After going through various permutation combinations, I am coming around to the view that a network storage server as a backend for all my media needs is the way to go. I plan to assemble a 1TB storage system with empty drive bays for more storage as I need. The eTrayz is a readymade option I know, but I just like having the flexibility of a PC
But I have a few doubts which I hope some of you can help me with
1. Is it feasible to run such a storage server on Windows 7 - or do I need to get hardcore OS like Windows Home Server/FreeNAS ? Windows is a known entity, while there is going to be a learning curve for FreeNAS
2. Is it feasible to run such a storage server with just RDP (remote desktop) i.e. without a monitor of its own ?
3. Do I need to power it with a powerful CPU/mobo combo or a cheap AMD/Gigabyte combo will do ? Logic says I dont need anything powerful - since I do not forsee if ever doing anything other than file serving and torrenting
4. In hardware terms, would it need any special cooling etc ? Since it will be pretty much running 24x7
Any help on these topics would be greatly appreciated.
I have to mainly stream/transfer 700 MB DivX files and the occasional 720p files. I have a 802.11 g network at home and will be playing media on my laptop and a planned xtreamer
But I have a few doubts which I hope some of you can help me with
1. Is it feasible to run such a storage server on Windows 7 - or do I need to get hardcore OS like Windows Home Server/FreeNAS ? Windows is a known entity, while there is going to be a learning curve for FreeNAS
2. Is it feasible to run such a storage server with just RDP (remote desktop) i.e. without a monitor of its own ?
3. Do I need to power it with a powerful CPU/mobo combo or a cheap AMD/Gigabyte combo will do ? Logic says I dont need anything powerful - since I do not forsee if ever doing anything other than file serving and torrenting
4. In hardware terms, would it need any special cooling etc ? Since it will be pretty much running 24x7
Any help on these topics would be greatly appreciated.
I have to mainly stream/transfer 700 MB DivX files and the occasional 720p files. I have a 802.11 g network at home and will be playing media on my laptop and a planned xtreamer