Hello
I m planning to built an inexpensive storage server. i already have a synology 1812+ running 24/7, for seeding/leeching and i just need some more storage for all my personal data & movies. The storage server will be shut down most of the time, and it will only open when i need some data from it (not many times per week, maybe 2-3)
So i figure out that an hp n54l and XPEnology will be perfect since that i already know the synology os.
I m planning to go with 6 x 4TB WD RED or Seagate has drives.
1) is it possible to expand the volume (DSM 5) without any problems due to the long rebuilt times on big discs (I will also use RAID5 on the six discs) and is the problem with expanding a volume greater than 16TB solved ?
2) XPEnology os is stable and safe for a storage server with 20+TB or should i go with another solution like ZFS, unraid etc
3) is there any security holes (gain unauthorised access etc) that we should worry about ?
4) what is the best,preferred method to use a storage server (for longer health of disc)
a) always open 24/7
b) open when we need some data (i read that, on start ups, the discs are pushing harder)
5) if the volume is crashed, will i be able to get the data back from the drives that are still healthy?
any advice will be more that welcomed!