Downsizing NAS Setup for Homelab Efficiency
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Summary
The article discusses downsizing a NAS setup for a homelab, transitioning from a large rack to a mini rack, and reducing storage needs to 6 terabytes of usable space. It mentions the shift from running a YouTube channel at home to a studio as a reason for decreased storage requirements.
Key quotes
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That's within the realm of NVMe SSD storage.
Article URL: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/mini-nases-marry-nvme-intels-efficient-chip
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44465319
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