The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Ohgr85 on 2025-05-28 06:24:24.
I recently started getting serious about the data that I have currently stored on 2 external hard drives. One is 12tb and the other is 5tb. Both drives are getting pretty full. I have some cleanup to do but either way it's not enough space. I am also starting to get concerned about drive failures and have no backup at the moment. Yes I could obtain the data again but I do have alot of time invested in it.
So I have been looking around at options. I currently have those 2 drives hooked into a 2012 Mac mini running boot camp for win 10. I don't do anything crazy with it. Just running plex for movies, plex amp for music, and plex photos.
So I need some suggestions. Is getting a nas unit for it? Seems overkill since I have the mini running the programs I need. Also considered building a mini pc with a bunch of drive bags but also feels like a waste since I have the mini. Would the best option be to get a das with a bunch of bays? Which one is good? I want ideally 8+ bays. Want to start with 2 28tb exos drives. But I want room to expand incase I out grow that. Can I get some suggestions on where to throw my money??