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The video focuses on setting up and configuring a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system using hardware provided by Seagate, specifically featuring their IronWolf NAS hard drives and SSDs. The process starts with the unboxing and physical setup of the hardware, including installing SSDs and hard drives, and connecting the NAS to power and network sources. The video progresses to software setup, using the Asustor Control Center to initialize the NAS and configure it with user-specific settings such as username, password, and time zone.
Critical elements include the discussion of RAID configurations, emphasizing the importance of choosing a suitable RAID level (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5) based on user needs for data security and storage efficiency. The video extensively covers the migration process to a RAID 5 system, highlighting the balance between data protection and storage capacity.
Further, the video demonstrates managing M.2 drives within the NAS, opting for a RAID 0 setup to maximize capacity, setting user permissions, organizing data, and using network features to enhance transfer speeds. Mention is made of accessing the NAS via external devices and managing files through network connections. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to subscribe for future content and thanks Seagate and Asustor for their support.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains that they are finally setting up a NAS (Network Attached Storage) system, using hard drives and SSDs sent by Seagate. They detail that the system will include four IronWolf NAS hard drives and two SSDs, which are praised for their quality. The presenter expresses gratitude to Seagate and a sister company for providing the hardware. They then unbox the hardware, noting the protective packaging used to prevent damage during shipping. The setup process involves removing screws to access internal connectors for the hard drives and SSDs, as well as slots for upgrading RAM. The NAS is described as a mini-PC dedicated to storage.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses the setup and installation process for a device involving a small motherboard with various ports including HDMI, USBs, and 2.5 gigabit Ethernet. The power supply is external. They demonstrate removing screws to reveal a PCIe double slot, noting that installing an NVMe drive can enhance caching and speeds up to 2.6 GB/s read and write. The installation involves some DIY steps, like securing standoffs, and the creator offers guidance to ensure compatibility and correct installation of SSDs, amounting to 960 GB. They then add the case back and detail installing hard drives, emphasizing correctly handling different screws for the hard drive installation.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates the initial setup and configuration of a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device. They begin by securing the drives and connecting the NAS to power and network ports, with one LAN port connected to a router and the other to a computer. They then press the power button to turn on the NAS, which shows an “initialize NAS” prompt on the screen. The next step involves downloading the Asustor Control Center software for either Windows or Mac, which detects the NAS on the network. The detected NAS appears with its model and status marked as uninitialized. The presenter proceeds with the initialization process by selecting a custom setup, naming the NAS, creating a custom user account with a username and password, and setting the time zone and date format preferences before moving forward.
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In this segment, the video discusses setting up a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system. The speaker mentions the use of link aggregation and setting up network interfaces, noting that without a switch, certain steps can be skipped. They then explain the importance of choosing the right RAID level based on the number of hard drives, describing RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 configurations. The speaker emphasizes using the Btrfs file system for added security features like snapshots.
They guide through using a storage manager to configure volumes and RAID types, showing how to migrate an existing RAID setup to a higher RAID level. The example provided involves migrating to RAID 5, detailing the selection of drives and the estimated total capacity. The process of building the RAID system is outlined, with a note that it will take some time to complete, advising patience while the system sets up.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on migrating files to a new RAID 5 system. The recommendation is to back up existing footage, although it should work without backup unless there’s an unexpected issue like a power surge. The user is advised not to perform the migration during a thunderstorm. For RAID 5, the video explains selecting all hard drives, which allows for one drive failure without data loss, offering a balance between protection and capacity. The initialization process is detailed, noting that it takes about a day for the NAS to build the RAID system. Additionally, the video guides the viewer through registering their NAS and accessing its operating system to manage settings and storage. The process of synchronizing and building the RAID 5 system is highlighted as time-consuming but crucial for data security.
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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates how to set up and manage M.2 drives within a storage interface. They show how to manually enter the IP address to access the storage interface, along with entering the necessary username and password. The speaker opts to stay signed in to avoid having to log in repeatedly. They proceed to the storage management area and explain the steps for setting up the M.2 drives, opting for RAID 0 configuration for maximum capacity, as opposed to RAID 1 which would halve the capacity.
They explain that they won’t use these drives for SSD caching because the existing hard drives already have a fast read and write speed of around 300 MB/s. The setup involves combining the two M.2 drives into a single, fast volume with almost 900 GB of storage. They also highlight other configuration options like user access control, activity monitoring for CPU, memory, and network usage, and setting user privileges and restrictions.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the capabilities of a small CPU in relation to a phone and demonstrates using an app central platform on a NAS device, though there’s an internet connectivity issue. The focus then shifts to using the file explorer to access root folders on the NAS, explaining how to create a new shared folder on an SSD (distinguished as volume 2) versus hard drives. The process includes steps to set access permissions, enabling a network recycle bin, and finally creating the folder named “tn nas ssd”. The video concludes by showing the copying of files to the new SSD folder.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to transfer data to an SSD and discusses the data transfer speed, which initially is 140 MB/s but can go up to 270 MB/s. The transfer utilizes a second LAN port for faster network connectivity. The presenter demonstrates how to organize and create folders on different storage volumes, such as SSDs and hard drives, and details the process of mapping a network drive for easy access from a Windows file explorer. Finally, they show how to set up the NAS for quick and convenient access to project files, emphasizing the simplified process of accessing network locations directly from the PC.
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In this part of the video, the creator explains how to set up a NAS (Network Attached Storage) system, particularly an Asustor NAS. They discuss waiting for the RAID system to build before loading files and mention that users can familiarize themselves with the interface by experimenting with it. The creator emphasizes that external devices can be connected to the NAS via USB, allowing for file copying or internet access to the files stored on the NAS. Additionally, the video encourages viewers to subscribe and like for more upcoming content, including creative ways to use the NAS system. The creator also thanks Seagate and Asustor for their support and provides links for the products used in the video.