Ultra small NAS / Network Disk

Computer Hardware & Server Infrastructure Builds
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Hello, I’m looking for a very small NAS - actually, it doesn’t even have to be a fullfledged NAS, more like a device that will appear on the network as an SMB network drive. It should use maximally 2.5” sized SSD drives, alternately M2 format, with 1 or 2 drives at most and I dont look for a Raspberry solution.

Buffalo used to have something like this a long time ago, but I can’t seem to find anything similar.

What I’m looking for should be very simple, with no extra features. Thanx!

Edit: Think portable SSD disk with RJ45

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I highly recommend a refurbished HP EliteDesk 800 G4 Mini PC or even G3. They generally support up to 32GB DDR4 ram, some even 64, they have an M2 slot and a regular 2.5” SSD slot. Great thermals, 45W max power draw. The only potential dowside is the 1GB network, but if you can live with that seems to be what you’re looking for.

I’ve used a couple of these for Proxmox VE and Proxmox Backup server, never had an issue.

Around $90 on eBay without RAM or disks.

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As you have the Dr. title, you should understand the word SIMPLE

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What’s not simple about that solution?

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I use the Beelink NAS Mini with TrueNAS and several smaller apps like Vaultwarden, Jellyfin, Home Assistant. Works like a charm for the past 8 months. 6 NVMe slots, internal power, 2.5 Gbit/s in a 10cm cube. Quiet and low power draw.