FreeNAS

We're impressed with FreeNAS. Windows Home Server has more media-friendly capabilities such as Xbox 360 connectivity, but if you are looking to set up a basic NAS box using your existing hardware, for free, FreeNAS is well worth a spin.

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  • Minimum System Requirements: Pentium processor; 128MB RAM, 256MB RAM required for iSCSI targets; prior 0.687x all network cards supported by FreeBSD 6.2, from 0.687x all network cards supported by FreeBSD 6.3; CD-rom/DVD-rom drive; keyboard and monitor; bootable hard-drive or compact flash, USB flash drive - minimum 64MB; any size storage media.
  • Free, open source
  • Installation more complicated than Windows Home Server
System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Pentium processor; 128MB RAM, 256MB RAM required for iSCSI targets; prior 0.687x all network cards supported by FreeBSD 6.2, from 0.687x all network cards supported by FreeBSD 6.3; CD-rom/DVD-rom drive; keyboard and monitor; bootable hard-drive or compact flash, USB flash drive - minimum 64MB; any size storage media
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.
 
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