KerryK
IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
If any of you like frogs and want to help save them, please see this volunteer opportunity I just created on the SAVE THE FROGS! website:
https://savethefrogs.com/technologist/
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
I added this to the article as a less expensive alternative:
https://www.newegg.com/synology-ds224-2-bay-intel-celeron-j4125-2-0-ghz-processor-diskless-system/p/N82E16822108840
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
Thanks. I'll check it out.
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
Not including immich. Just preparing the nas, backups, raid, etc
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
I'm curious...how long would it take a knowledgeable person to set up all the hardware and the software we discussed?
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
The version with the messed up images was probably in your cache. Clear cache and it should appear fine. I rarely touch any css. I use Kadence Blocks for page design
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
I just fixed it as far as I can tell. And added links to the images.
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
Ohhh I didn't check the mobile view. Thanks for letting me know.
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
I published this summary:
Self-Hosting Open Source Software: Choosing Between Home and Cloud Servers
https://zero2webmaster.com/self-hosting/
If any edits or additions are needed, please let me know. Thank you for the help!
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
Thanks for your input. Here is my updated plan and rationale:
For our storage configuration, we will use Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) to balance redundancy, capacity, and performance. SHR is a proprietary option from Synology that offers similar benefits to RAID 5, such as distributing data and parity information across drives to allow recovery from a single drive failure, while maximizing usable storage. However, SHR provides additional flexibility by supporting mixed drive sizes, making it easier to expand storage in the future without reconfiguring the entire system. This flexibility, combined with Synology’s user-friendly setup process, makes SHR the ideal choice for our needs. While alternatives like RAID 5 also provide redundancy and comparable usable storage, they lack SHR’s flexibility for future upgrades and require more complex reconfigurations when replacing drives. Another alternative, mirrored pairs (RAID 1), offers excellent redundancy and simplicity, but at the cost of significant storage capacity, as only 50% of the total drive space is usable. Since our current data size is modest (around 1TB) and we do not expect to fill the drives soon, SHR offers the best balance of scalability, storage efficiency, and data protection for our use case.
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
Does this sound correct?
For our storage configuration, we will have a storage pool using either RAID 5 or Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) to balance redundancy, capacity, and performance. RAID 5 distributes data and parity information across all drives, allowing the system to recover from the failure of a single drive while maximizing usable storage. SHR, a proprietary option from Synology, offers similar benefits to RAID 5 but allows for more flexibility with mixed drive sizes, making it easier to expand storage in the future. Both options ensure data integrity and provide a reliable solution for hosting applications and managing backups efficiently.
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
I actually like the idea of 4 drives as then I could use one for personal use and one for organizational use. And I assume that the raid mirror setup means each is backed up (to the 3rd and 4th drives)
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
Assumptions for Monthly Costs at Home Hosting
1. Electricity Costs:
• Based on the Synology DS423+ NAS running with four drives.
• Power consumption: ~43.2 kWh per month.
• Electricity rate: $0.13/kWh (average in the U.S.).
• Estimated Monthly Electricity Cost: $5.62.
2. Backblaze B2 Costs:
• Cloud storage used for offsite backups to ensure data safety and redundancy.
• Storage requirement: 1TB.
• Estimated Monthly Cost for Backblaze B2: $6.
Total Monthly Recurring Costs for Home Hosting: $11.62 (Electricity: $5.62 + Backblaze: $6).
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
I will also add that you guys are AWESOME! I had been considering piwigo or Photoprism but knowing how helpful you all are I will definitely go with immich!
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
Does all this sound about right?
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
Comparison
• NAS Setup:
• Initial Cost: $931
• Recurring Monthly Cost: ~$11.62
• Allows flexibility to host multiple open-source projects without additional hosting costs.
• Cumulative costs (Year 1/2/3): $1,070.44 / $1,209.88 / $1,349.32.
• DigitalOcean Setup:
• Initial Cost: $0
• Recurring Monthly Cost: $42
• Easier scalability but higher cumulative costs by Year 3.
• Cumulative costs (Year 1/2/3): $504 / $1,008 / $1,512.
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
Updated Summary with Initial and Recurring Costs
Proposed Hardware Setup
1. Synology DS423+ (Diskless) NAS
• Model: Synology 4-Bay DiskStation DS423+
• Price: $499
• Specifications:
• Height: 166 mm
• Width: 199 mm
• Depth: 223 mm
• Weight: 2.18 kg
• Purchase Link: https://www.newegg.com/synology-ds423-4-bay-intel-celeron-j4125-processor-diskless-system/p/N82E16822108829
2. WD Red Plus 4TB Drives (x4)
• Model: WD Red Plus 4TB NAS Hard Disk Drive (WD40EFPX)
• Features:
• 5400 RPM, CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
• SATA 6Gb/s, 256MB Cache, 3.5 Inch
• Quantity: 4 drives
• Price: $100 each ($400 total)
• Purchase Link: https://www.newegg.com/red-plus-wd40efpx-4tb-hard-drive-for-nas-systems-5400-rpm/p/N82E16822234533
3. RAM
• Model: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200 Desktop Memory
• Price: $32
• Purchase Link: https://www.newegg.com/g-skill-16gb-ddr4-3200/p/N82E16820231941
4. Electricity Costs
• Monthly Energy Usage: ~43.2 kWh
• Monthly Electricity Cost: ~$5.62
5. Backblaze B2 Costs
• Monthly Storage Cost: ~$6 for 1TB backup
NAS Costs Overview
• Initial Cost: $931 (Includes NAS, 4 drives, and RAM)
• Recurring Monthly Cost: ~$11.62 (Electricity: ~$5.62 + Backblaze B2: ~$6)
Cumulative Costs for NAS Setup (Including Backblaze B2)
Year Total Cost (NAS + Drives + RAM + Electricity + Backblaze)
Year 1 $1,070.44
Year 2 $1,209.88
Year 3 $1,349.32
DigitalOcean Option
Setup
• Includes hosting for Immich, n8n, and Baserow:
• Immich: $30/month (Droplet + Spaces)
• n8n & Baserow: 2 additional droplets at $6/month each
• Total Monthly Cost: $42
Cumulative Costs
Year Total Cost (DigitalOcean)
Year 1 $504
Year 2 $1,008
Year 3 $1,512
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
for drives, is this correct
4TB WD Red Plus (WD40EFZX): ~$100–$120
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IImmich
•Created by KerryK on 1/9/2025 in #help-desk-support
Where to host my Immich
looks like dual rank is not a brand as i expected. what exact 16gb stick should i buy?
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