A small home server used as temporary extra storage
A separate temporary storage setup was built because extra space was needed outside the NAS. A cheap backplane from was connected to a Lenovo M920q using an HBA. Several retired were used for the storage.
This is closer to a quick home lab than a polished long-term system. A Synology 1518+ and a 9020 are also part of the same equipment cabinet.
Key points
- The setup adds temporary storage separate from the NAS.
- It uses a cheap backplane bought from .
- Several retired are connected to a Lenovo M920q through an HBA.
- A Synology 1518+ and 9020 are also in the cabinet.
- owners should think carefully about external storage .