Let’s see if I can get some help here with planning and implementation.
The goal is to replace my current NAS, a QNAP TS251, because one of the drives failed, and I need more storage (currently 4TB in RAID1, so data is safe). Additionally, I’d like to replace my current Home Assistant server client, as one of its RAM sticks failed. I’m considering setting up a high-performance TrueNAS server, either based on Proxmox or with TrueNAS as the base and containers running within it. The budget is around €1000, excluding drives. I’m also looking into other potential applications for the setup. Offsite backups are handled with OneDrive (1TB), so this setup should integrate with that as well.
I’m debating whether to upgrade my current system and reuse the components listed below or buy entirely new parts for the NAS. One thing to consider is the bottleneck caused by the Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra and my current Cisco Catalyst 3560-CG switch.
Home Assistant Configuration
Zigbee: Conbee II USB stick
Add-ons:
Frigate (CPU + Coral TPU)
ESPHome
AdGuard
Current PC Components
CPU: Ryzen 7 5800X
RAM: 16GB 3600MHz
Motherboard: MSI B550 Gaming Edge WiFi
GPU: RTX 3080 Suprim
PC Usage
Gaming (e.g., Warzone)
3D design with Fusion
3D rendering with Fusion
Current Network Setup
Router: Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Ultra (unfortunately limited to 1Gbps LAN)
Switch: Cisco Catalyst 3560-CG
Access Point: Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Plus
NAS Requirements
Storage for photos and videos (e.g., 4x 16TB drives)
Virtualization of at least the Home Assistant + add-ons (can be separate containers)
Offsite backup integration
Let me know your thoughts or suggestions!