nix-config/docs/systems/jallen-nas.md

NAS Server (jallen-nas)

This document describes the configuration for the NAS server system.

Hardware

The NAS server is built on AMD hardware:

• CPU: AMD processor
• Hardware-specific modules:
  • nixos-hardware.nixosModules.common-pc
  • nixos-hardware.nixosModules.common-cpu-amd
  • nixos-hardware.nixosModules.common-cpu-amd-pstate
  • nixos-hardware.nixosModules.common-hidpi

Services

The NAS hosts various services:

Media Services

• Jellyfin - Media server
• Jellyseerr - Media request manager
• Sonarr - TV show management
• Radarr - Movie management
• Lidarr - Music management
• Bazarr - Subtitle management
• Music Assistant - Music streaming integration with Home Assistant

Download Services

• Transmission - Torrent client
• NZBGet - Usenet downloader
• Prowlarr - Indexer manager

Document Management

• Paperless-ngx - Document management system

File Sharing

• Samba - Windows file sharing
• Nextcloud - Self-hosted cloud storage

AI Services

• Ollama - Local AI model hosting

Smart Home

• Home Assistant - Smart home controller
• Zigbee2MQTT - Zigbee device integration
• MQTT - Message broker for IoT devices
• Thread Border Router - Thread network for smart home devices

Storage Configuration

The NAS uses multiple storage devices:

1. System Drive - For the operating system
2. Data Drives - Configured as a storage array for media and data

Network Configuration

The NAS is configured with:

• Static IP address
• Firewall rules for the various services
• Tailscale for secure remote access

Backup Strategy

The NAS implements a comprehensive backup strategy:

1. System Backup - Regular backups of the NixOS configuration
2. Data Backup - Backups of important data to secondary storage
3. Off-site Backup - Critical data is backed up off-site

Usage and Management

Accessing Services

Most services are available through a reverse proxy, which provides:

• HTTPS access
• Authentication via Authentik
• Subdomain-based routing

Adding Storage

To add additional storage to the NAS:

1. Add the physical drive to the system
2. Update the disko configuration
3. Rebuild the system with nixos-rebuild switch

Monitoring

The system can be monitored through:

• Prometheus metrics
• Grafana dashboards
• Home Assistant sensors