diff --git a/docs/src/SUMMARY.md b/docs/src/SUMMARY.md index 40a0202172ab6b91585ca933763c67bcfa71cbbe..d2763a917f7498e4c23cb418b6992ed07332d651 100644 --- a/docs/src/SUMMARY.md +++ b/docs/src/SUMMARY.md @@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ - [About](about.md) - [Hardware]() + - [Node](hardware/node.md) + - [NAS](hardware/nas.md) - [Operating System](operating_system.md) - [Network]() - [Continuous Integration]() diff --git a/docs/src/hardware/nas.md b/docs/src/hardware/nas.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..487313cb9e5c3449d50be2a59575bd4260b21b3e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/hardware/nas.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +# NAS + +The Network Attached Storage (NAS) is a device, that run an own processor and a bunch of disk (either SSDs or HDDs) and provides them as generic storage to other devices on a network. + +In this case the NAS exists to provide bulk storage, as well as a local backup location for (important) data. + +## Parts + +|Part | Type | Reasoning | +|-----|------|-----------| +|["Terra-master F4-423"](https://www.terra-master.com/us/products/smallmedium-businesses-nas/f4-423.html)| board, processor, chassis and power supply | It's provides some nice hardware, with x86_64 processor in it, which allows to install an OS like Truenas on it.| +|[16GB of 2666MHz DDR4 RAM](https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/ct2k8g4sfra266)|RAM|By default, the Terramaster only ships with 4GB, which is way to little for TrueNAS. 16GB because that's the max supported by the processor [according to Intel](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/212322/intel-celeron-processor-n5095-4m-cache-up-to-2-90-ghz/specifications.html).| +|2x [Crucial P2 250GB NVMe](https://www.crucial.com/ssd/p2/CT250P2SSD8)| NVMe | The original intend was to put TIL and L2ARC on this drive, but currently 1 drive is hosting the OS, the other is used as L2ARC, this might needs some optimisation.| +|4x [6TB WD Red Plus drives](https://www.westerndigital.com/products/internal-drives/wd-red-plus-sata-3-5-hdd#WD60EFZX) | HDD | These drives provide the bulk storage for the NAS and are rated as NAS drives [without SMR](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shingled_magnetic_recording&oldid=1088076284#History).| + +## Setup + +To install the additional parts, you'll have to open up the chassis. Then install the new RAM kit and NVMes as shown in the video below. Be aware, that you have to replace the already installed RAM module, which is not easily accessible. In order to reach it, you'll either need to remove the 4 screws visible on the board, where you install the NVMe or reach with your finger to the backside of the board. + +<iframe width="100%" height="762" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4LS7gbIB064" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> + +Further, in order to install TrueNAS, I recommend to remove the pre-installed USB drive from Terramaster installed on the inner side, that contains the Terramaster OS, unplug it and store it, in case you want to send back the device. diff --git a/docs/src/hardware/node.md b/docs/src/hardware/node.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..bffe86516764298b2e3651874503cdd6bc5a6328 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/src/hardware/node.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Node + +A node is a machine in the Cluster, this includes control-plane and compute nodes. In the current setup these are the same, there is the possibility, that they will become more divers in the long run. + +## Parts + +|Part | Type | Reasoning | +|-----|------|-----------| +|["Lenovo ThinkCentre M75q Gen 2"](https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/desktops/thinkcentre/m-series-tiny/thinkcentre-m75q-gen-2/11tc1mtm7g2)|CPU, RAM, board, NVMe, Chassis, power supply, …|These machines, are quite powerful, have a low energy footprint, are easy to maintain and are relatively quiet. **Note**: There is a AMD Ryzen 4xxx and a 5xxx variant of this device, I highly recommend to get the 5xxx series.| +|[Crucial 3200MHz DDR4 Memory](https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/ct16g4sfra32a)|RAM|The M75q already comes with 16GB of DDR4 memory pre-installed, an additional 16GB Stick provides a total of 32GB of RAM and switches RAM into dual channel mode.| +|[Crucial mx500 2TB SATA-SSD](https://www.crucial.com/ssd/mx500/ct2000mx500ssd1)|SSD|In order to provide storage within the cluster, some additional NVMe Space in combination with a CSI is very useful.| + +## Setup + +In order to setup the device, install the additional RAM in the underside of the device and the SSD in the 2.5" bay. + +<iframe width="100%" height="762" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/M1EL8yYe_0s?start=292" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> + +[Hardware Maintaince Guide](https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/thinkcentre_pdf/m75q_gen2_hmm.pdf)