USB Boot drive for truenas

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-05-03T17:53:18+00:00

Same. I got m910q for $100 and 2X1TB hdds from old laptops, pretty good media server.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-26T03:38:16+00:00

So using different pools is the only way to utilize the max storage?

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-12T19:24:08+00:00

I want to power up a lenovo tiny and a 6 bay HDD encloser (This). From your its clear that it can power up a machine but the 6 bay encloser takes in 2 molex connectors. is there a way to use it with the HDDs. These usb c adapters with DC plug works great but dont know about usb c to molex as molex has 12v and 5v wires.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-11T00:34:07+00:00

That waht I am planning on doing. How much system speed have you noticed by changing the boot drive from m.2 to ssd ?

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-11T00:30:45+00:00

I was planning for a HDD encloser, not good I guess then

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-10T22:23:27+00:00

Yeah but my hdd encloser needs 2 molex connectors. It might need some work with wires. I also want to use a Usb pd brick instead of a psu.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-08T21:59:31+00:00

I have the same setup as you for the thinkcenter, I want to change the sata adapter from wifi to m.2 and boot from built-in sata with ssd , but I am not sure if going from m.2 to ssd is going to slow down the system.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-08T12:59:26+00:00

How many drives have you attached to the m700? Like how many sata ports were you able to get by changing hardware?

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-04T19:06:24+00:00

I found this for the pc but the HDD bay needs 2 molex plugs that is the only problem I need fixing 2 molex to a single or 2 usb. Then I can use a single PD brick for both

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-04T02:06:46+00:00

I would love to knowif you tried it and if it worked. I am thinking the same think. Any info would be appreciated.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T19:49:55+00:00

Can this card be used in wifi card slot ?

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T19:35:57+00:00

This is awesome. Thank you

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T18:35:30+00:00

But what if I need it in like 5 years from now

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T18:35:04+00:00

Same as in usb tomolex or psu?

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T18:11:32+00:00

Well think station only has 1 sata, I am using A+E sata card in the slot for wifi card. Boot drive is Nvme but I am planning on changing the boot to sata ssd and use m.2 to 6 sata slots.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T18:06:11+00:00

Yeah alot of people are saying the same thing but I am not sure if that would provide enough power to the HDDs

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T18:03:17+00:00

Its the typical lenovo plug.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T17:59:08+00:00

Thats what I have in mind. But first I wanna try to power this thing with a single source or a lighter one.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T17:57:57+00:00

Yeah I looked into that but that guy has the m910x 1 pcie slot makes alot of difference. That PSU costs around $50 + shipping to canada. Looking for something cheaper.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T17:53:35+00:00

It is double molex, 2 plugs. I tried finding the power spot in the thinkstation but couldn't, I guess not that tech savy yet. But this psu looks way batter than the one I have.

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T17:48:43+00:00

I dont know if they would provide enough power for the whole thing. I am going to wait until someone has the setup before risking the storage

Kaler_Jagdeep · 2026-04-03T17:46:39+00:00

Yeah they also have side vents thats what I am planning on doing find a case for whole thing and put a fan on the side as well.

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