![]() another computer, in order to access and configure the new system, via LAN SATA and AHCI mode support activated (see bios options) 64-bit capable processor (older bootloaders can be used for 32-bit processor) Before we get to this, you should know we need some prerequisites: I will show you how to install the DMS on your PC. Bootloader + Synology DSM + PC = Xpenology NAS System The main request is that the PC has SATA and AHCI support.Ī community of enthusiasts have managed to study the DSM source code and now you can use it on your PC, maybe even an old PC or a dedicated new server, with multiple HDD bays. DSM is open source, but it needs to be modified in order to run on almost any not-very-old PC hardware. The best and easy-to-use NAS OS is Synology DSM, but it officially works only on Synology Hardware (mostly ARM platforms and a few pricy X86 platforms). My conclusion was that dedicated and ready-to-go NAS solutions are way underpowered and very expensive for what they are currently offering. In my previous post I made a quick analysis of NAS options for home use.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |