Is there a system, which is: System + HDD?

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For Raspberri users: is it true, that you can only mount HDD to Raspberry via USB? no SATA?

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SATA to USB is how you do that.
Example: Amazon Link

Ordered this for my RPi, testing a complete build using a RPi 4 4GB

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Yes, there are plenty of USB -> SATA devices.

But I’m looking for device with native SATA. Not via USB.

I tried Odroid HC2 (it has SATA), but found, that it can’t boot from HDD - requires SD card to boot. And then I couldn’t make it boot from SD card (may be I had wrong kind SD card…)

So, I’m looking for some other mini-device with native SATA

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Odroid HC2 can use SATA for OS with openmediavault/armbian. It still needs the SD to boot but then does everything from the HDD.
Was using my HC2 for storagenode before I switched my homeserver to x86.

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That’s true.

So Odroid system becomes: Odroid + SD card + HDD

Raspberri system: Raspberry + USB_to_SATA + HDD

Is there a system, which is: System + HDD?

  • So, it can mount HDD via SATA directly
  • So, it can boot from HDD, without need of SD card

I can only think of Synology. But Synology systems (which supports Docker) are rather expensive

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On odroid HC2 the sd card is only used for the bootloader. It is almost like using System+HDD directly. The card is not written or read after the boot process.

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Personally, booting from the SD is better in case the HDD fails. You still keep your OS intact and SD cards have around a 10 year lifespan compares to the HDD being around 3years (for most) under heavy load. Not saying HDD all fail in three years.

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you can find a SATA HAT for RPI

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I have a Nanopi M4 with this SATA hat - works great, though you’ll need a 12V power supply instead of the usual 5V. I don’t use this for Storj, but as my home NAS.

(Edit - I still boot off of SD, but I know there are other options for booting, especially if you get U-boot working)

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You can use this as well: https://geekworm.com/collections/best-sellings/products/raspberry-pi-x820-2-5-inch-sata-storage-board-dc-5v-4a-power-supply-metal-case-kit?variant=21550448574522
Much more clean :wink:
I have 2 myself running on Storj, 2.5" and 3.5".

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You can boot odroid from SATA drive as well.