The author details their experience setting up NixOS on the Terramaster F2-221 NAS instead of using the provided TOS. They faced challenges due to limited SATA connectors, leading to the use of an external SSD. After extensive research and reverse engineering, they designed a prototype PCB to add an M.2 slot for an NVMe SSD. Despite initial concerns, the prototype worked flawlessly, prompting the creation of a polished final version named F3 Backplane. The resulting setup performs well, showcasing the author’s innovative approach and problem-solving skills. The author shares their process and findings on GitHub for others to benefit.
https://codedbearder.com/posts/f3-backplane/