Hi there,

What SFF machines do you recommend for a server to basically run opnsense (with a 4 port expansion NIC) and a bunch of extra disks to serve as a NAS? I was looking through Thinkcentre m720, m800 et al. I believe these allow for up to 3 disks

I know usually you’d run opnsense on a dedicated machine, but I’m a bit constrained on space so am trying to fit all in one. I don’t want to stream Linux ISOs on this NAS just to store my own files.

  • @[email protected]English
    7•5 months ago

    I’d recommend the following, which is what I did

    • Get one of these N100 or N305 firewall mini PCs with two NICs for your opnsense box. they’re like 15x15 cm in size
    • A managed switch (at least 8-port)
    • A cheapo small PC case, that can house enough drives, or can add some 3dprinted drive tray or whatever for your NAS.

    I’d highly suggest, not to put everything in one box. Been there, nothing but struggles.