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AR900I All NVME NAS Build – Alpine Linux and ZFS



In this video I assemble and configure an ALL NVME NAS running Alpine linux on ZFS using ZFS Boot Menu in a RAIDZ2 Configuration.

Documentation:

Power Supply: HDPLEX 500W GaN
Motherboard: AR900i
CPU: Intel Core i9-13900HX 5.2 GHz – 24 Core 32 Threads
*Built into motherboard

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RAM: Crucial 5600 96GB Kit
Case: DAN A4 – H20
Storage: 6 x Crucial P3 Plus 4TB
Cooling:
– 1 x Noctua NF-A12x15
– 2 x Noctua NF-P12 redux
Screws:
– M2.5 Screws for Minisforum CPU Fan Bracket *Affiliate Link
– (Optional) Misc Assorted PC Screws

00:00 – Intro
00:20 – Parts List
00:43 – Performance
00:57 – Installing I/O Shield
01:30 – Installing Rear NVME
01:54 – Installing Front NVME
02:39 – Installing CPU FAN
04:14 – Installing RAM
04:24 – Installing PCIE NVME
05:10 – Power Supply Overview
05:35 – Swapping Power Plug
06:10 – Installing Power Supply
06:15 – Installing 10Gbps NIC
06:33 – Attaching 2x 120mm Intake Fans
07:35 – Installing Motherboard
08:32 – Installing 2x 120mm Intake Fans
11:20 – Installing Filters
12:10 – First Power On
12:20 – 6 Drive RAIDZ2
13:15 – ZFSBootMenu
14:00 – Issues with ZFSBootMenu Guides
14:15 – AR900i BIOS Memory Configuration
15:10 – Setting up Alpine Linux Live Environment
15:52 – Wiping Disks
16:10 – Creating Partitions
17:35 – Creating ZFS Pools
19:33 – Installing Alpine Linux onto ZFS Pool
21:42 – Adding Features to Alpine Linux Boot Config (NVME)
22:12 – Installing ZFSBootMenu onto EFI
24:00 – First Boot
24:30 – Scheduled Maintenance
25:25 – Network Access Setup
28:15 – Windows File Copy with 2.5Gbps Connection
28:56 – Linux File Copy with 10Gbps Connection
29:15 – Why All NVME?
29:25 – What happened to the BD790i?

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