NAS and Router Motherboards - itnett/FTD02H-N GitHub Wiki
Here's a comparison table of different network and NAS motherboard options you provided, focusing on their features, prices, and use cases:
Comparison Table: NAS and Router Motherboards
| Motherboard Model | Price (NOK, before tax) | Key Features | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piesia 12th Gen Alder Lake-N | 1,161.27 | Intel Alder Lake-N, DDR5, 4x 2.5G LAN (3x Intel i226-V, 1x RTL8156B), M.2 slot, HDMI 2.0, DP, USB 3.2 Gen2, PoE optional | Advanced firewall, embedded Linux applications, or mini PC for networking and routing purposes. | New model with support for DDR5, powerful enough for complex routing and firewall tasks; flexible ports. |
| Nano ITX Q1900G4-M with Bay Trail J1900 | 1,064.41 | Quad-Core 2.0 GHz, 4x Gigabit LAN, VGA output, Mini ITX format, low power | Basic NAS or simple router applications. | Affordable, but limited performance compared to newer options; good for entry-level NAS setups. |
| Firewall Motherboard J4125 2.0G | 1,151.78 | Quad-Core J4125 2.0 GHz, 2x 2.5G LAN, multiple I/O options, Mini ITX | Basic to mid-range firewall or router applications. | Good balance between price and features; decent for small business or home use cases with modest networking needs. |
| N5105 Industrial Motherboard | 1,259.68 | N5105 4 cores, 6x SATA, 4x 2.5G I225 Network, 2x M.2 Slot, DDR4 support | Advanced NAS setups, high-speed networking, and multiple storage drives. | Suitable for NAS applications, good performance and connectivity options for small to mid-sized deployments. |
| Xeon NAS Motherboard Kit (E5 2680V4) | 1,309.93 | Intel Xeon E5 2680V4, DDR4 support up to 64GB, 10 SATA, 2x 2.5GbE I226, 24x24cm | High-performance NAS, router, or server environments. | Powerful option for NAS or server builds, particularly for handling high throughput and multiple storage devices. |
| X99 NAS Motherboard Combo | 1,329.07 | 8 SATA ports, 6x 2.5GbE I226, LGA2011-3, supports Intel Xeon E5 CPUs, Mini ITX format | Advanced NAS or firewall applications with high-speed network requirements. | High performance for demanding tasks, suitable for users looking to build robust NAS or router setups. |
| N100 NAS DDR5 Motherboard | 1,477.71 | 6x SATA3.0, 4x Intel I226 2.5G LAN, Mini ITX, DDR5 support | Mid to high-end NAS or router setups with a focus on future-proofing with DDR5 memory and high-speed networking. | Offers flexibility with support for DDR5 and multiple high-speed Ethernet ports; good for scalable NAS solutions. |
| J6413 NAS Motherboard | 1,760.71 | 2x Intel i226-V 2.5G LAN, 1x RTL8125BG 2.5G LAN, 2x NVMe, 6x SATA 3.0, 2x DDR4 slots, 1x PCIe Mini ITX format | High-performance NAS setups, intensive network routing, or firewall applications. | Advanced capabilities for storage and networking, best suited for NAS or networking environments requiring redundancy. |
| Embedded J4125 4Cores 6Gbe Lan Router | 1,779.35 | 4x PoE ports, 6 Ethernet ports, J4125 4-core CPU, OpenWrt support | Mid-range router or firewall with PoE capabilities for small business or home use. | Versatile for PoE deployments, good for environments that require multiple devices to be powered over Ethernet. |
| N100 10G NAS Motherboard | 1,838.49 | 6x SATA, 2x 2.5G LAN, 1x 10G LAN, 2x M.2 NVMe, HDMI, DP, DDR5 support, Mini ITX format | Enterprise NAS setups, high-performance storage servers, or data-intensive applications. | All-in-one solution with future-proof 10G networking; suitable for demanding NAS tasks or high-performance routing. |
Summary of Best Use Cases
- Basic Home NAS or Router: Nano ITX Q1900G4-M or Firewall Motherboard J4125 2.0G – Affordable, good for basic NAS or small office/home routing setups.
- Advanced Firewall or Embedded Linux Applications: Piesia 12th Gen Alder Lake-N – Offers DDR5 and multiple 2.5G LAN options, ideal for embedded firewall or advanced networking roles.
- High-Performance NAS or Server Applications: Xeon NAS Motherboard Kit (E5 2680V4) or N100 10G NAS Motherboard – Best for setups requiring high-speed network connectivity, storage, and server-grade performance.
- Mid to High-End Future-Proof NAS or Router: N100 NAS DDR5 Motherboard – With DDR5 support and multiple 2.5G LAN ports, ideal for scalable setups and future-proof deployments.
Conclusion
The choice of the motherboard depends on your specific needs, such as the desired performance level, storage requirements, network throughput, and budget. For basic setups, go with affordable options like the Nano ITX Q1900G4-M or Firewall Motherboard J4125. For more advanced use cases, such as high-performance NAS or routing, consider Xeon NAS Kit or the N100 10G NAS Motherboard.