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How exactly are you meant to store your digital data in an ever modernizing world?

To name just a few sources of digital data :
Phone / Media Data,
1080p / 1440p Gaming / Streaming Footage,
4K Video from a Dash Cam,
Home Security Cameras,
DSLR Photos.

A dedicated Network Attached Storage device (NAS) can work great, but they come at a price.
What if you could create your own Home File Server using an affordable Workstation as the base machine?

Stay tuned for the next part in this Journey, where the Versatile HP Z440 Workstation is Adapted into over 100 TB NAS!

Get ready for 9 Key Features for Why the Fractal Define 7-XL can be Your Ideal NAS Case. Get ready for a Tour through the Case with your host, RACERRRZ.

The 7-XL offers a spacious interior, noise-dampening materials, excellent thermal performance, and a range of other features that make it a solid option for an extreme NAS build. Whether you're a computer enthusiast or just looking for a reliable and efficient way to store your data, this case has everything you could need, and more!

Why Would You Make a Custom NAS VS Buying A Prebuilt?

So Many Added Server / NAS Perks like:

HP Z440 Workstation reliability and design features
Expandable NVMe Storage (e.g. ASUS Hyper M.2 NVMe adapter),
Dedicated GPU (make your pick! Workstation GPUs have low power draw),
Expandable amounts of ECC RAM (1GB RAM / TB of HDD storage is ideal *)
Ability to Run TrueNAS, which can utilize the RAM!
Versatile operating system - Windows, Ubunto or TrueNAS Operating System
Ability to load in at least 18x HDDs (HDD trays will be needed)
At least 6x more SSDs or 2.5" HDDs (probably more!)
PCIe Expansion cards like USB-C Ports (plus you can expand!)
10GBe networking made easy (using the Intel X540-T2 [Dual-Port RJ45's])
To Name a Selection of Perks...

(*general rule-of-thumb, 1GB of RAM per TB of Data - needs will vary based on load and # of users)

And the BEST PART, it should cost less than an Off-The-Shelf Solution. Stay Tuned For Part II Where We Confirm or Disprove This Speculative Statement!

VIDEO INDEX:
0:00 Intro - Minor Frills
0:48 Unboxing + 9x Standout Features of the 7-XL
1:20 Fractal Define 7-XL Datatable (Pause to View)
3:06 Future Video - GoPro Hero 11 Black Unboxing
2:02 Future Video - ASUS Hyper M.2 Unboxing
2:21 Case Overview - Exterior
2:53 Accessory box
4:24 Case Overview - Side Panel
4:47 Case Overview - Interior
5:10 Case Overview - Lower Dust Filter
5:36 Case Overview - Top Panel I/O + Dust Filter
6:05 Case Overview - Rear Panel + Nexus+2 Fan Hub + SSD mounts
7:07 Case Manual (People actually read these? RACERRRZ does, when well laid-out!)
7:25 7-XL 3.5" / 2.5" HDD Trays - Type B (Essential for 18x HDD!)
7:38 Case Manual - Dual Processor and Water Reservoir Builds
8:00 Case Manual - Server Build
8:21 Case Manual - Side Panel Removal
8:24 Case Manual - PSU Fitment
8:31 Case Manual - Top Bracket
8:42 Case Manual - Motherboard Fitment
9:30 Case Manual - HDD Cage
9:40 Case Manual - 5.25" Bays
10:04 Case Manual - Front Panel Door Reversal
10:26 Case Manual - Adding 3.5"/2.5" HDD Trays - Type B
10:35 Case Manual - Vertical GPU Mounting
10:46 Case Manual - Radiator Fitment Options
11:04 Case Manual - CPU Cooler Heights
11:34 Which Workstation Motherboard? High Performance NAS Build.
11:36 Z840 Workstation Motherboard? (Challenges / Pros / Cons)
11:53 Z440 Workstation Motherboard? (Challenges / Pros / Cons)
12:09 Z420 Workstation Motherboard? (Challenges / Pros / Cons)
12:28 Outro- Minor Frills

Keep an eye out for the upcoming video tutorials on:

Part 2 : Fractal Define 7-XL NAS Build! Motherboard Fitment.
ASUS Hyper M.2 Overview
HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro Overview
NVMe Adapter Shootout : Asus Hyper M.2 vs AORUS Gen 4 vs HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro!

Database for Workstation Upgrades:
https://www.reddit.com/r/HSpecWorkstations/

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