New NAS, new case - Odroid N2+

While transferring the Nanoni M4, something apparently went wrong, and the board just died. I suspect it was a voltage regulator issue, but I didn’t want to scour the board for some SMD component.

Also, considering the numerous software compatibility issues this board caused (with this one being the main problem), I finally decided to replace it with something more reliable.

I had my eye on the Odroid N2 for a few years. Last time, I chose the Nanopi M4 mostly due to availability - there was a shortage of Odroids at the time. Additionally, its price was significantly higher than a Raspberry Pi. However, the recent shortage and surging prices of Raspberry Pis made purchasing an Odroid almost a bargain this time! 😄

Moreover, I found a sleek and impressive case that sweetened the deal:

You can find it here. It’s an all-metal case with a fan, a button, and status LEDs. Plus, it provides access to all the features offered by the board.

Having discarded the Nanopi, it’s time to hop onto an Odroid!

The board isn’t extremely powerful in terms of specs (it struggles a bit when I add some web servers), but it’s more than sufficient to host Home Assistant with ConBee II adapter.