I recall some of the early mistakes I made when building my first NAS
We're not perfect and can at times make some mistakes, which is where this list of things you should learn from to create the ultimate networked hub.

Building a network-attached storage (NAS) system is much like a desktop PC since mostly the same parts are used, albeit with slightly different drives. Just like a desktop PC, there are some mistakes one can easily make without realizing it, and I've been there a few times with my earlier custom NAS builds. Here are some things you should bear in mind to ensure you avoid any potential pitfalls!