Unboxing the world’s quietest NAS with deadmau5 - 45Studio
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The video opens with Linus and deadmau5 in the studio introducing the collaboration behind the dead silent server called 45Studio, a high performance, silent NAS aimed at content creators. The hosts explain the concept of a fanless, cooling-efficient storage system designed for musicians and video editors who need quick access to large projects without noise. They highlight the collaboration between 45 Drives and deadmau5, mention the design focus on heat management, and then proceed to physically unbox the unit. As they remove the chassis, they discuss the sleek aesthetic and the specific design choices that support silent operation, including a passive cooling approach and a compact footprint. The segment ends with a quick tour of the external ports and the promise of diving into the hardware configuration and software setup in the following sections.
Topics · technology · hardware reviews · storage · silent computing · open-source software
Questions answered
- What makes the 45Studio NAS appealing to musicians and video editors?
- It is designed to be silent with low power, high storage capacity, and remote accessibility for editing workflows, enabling quick access to large media projects without noise or disruption.
- What is a key cooling strategy used in 45Studio?
- The system uses passive cooling with a vapor chamber base and large fins to promote convection, avoiding moving parts and coil noise.
- What major software challenges do the hosts encounter during setup?
- They face issues configuring network shares with Samba and smb.conf, accessing the web UI, and completing a reliable out‑of‑the‑box software experience.