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XigmaNAS
What it is
XigmaNAS is a free, open-source operating system for creating a network-attached storage server. Its WebGUI lets administrators configure and manage the system without using the FreeBSD command line. Storage support includes ZFS, software RAID, JBOD, UFS, and disk encryption, while sharing protocols include SMB/CIFS, FTP/SFTP, SSH, NFS, AFP, RSYNC, Unison, and iSCSI. S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and email notifications can report drive issues. XigmaNAS also includes a web-based VirtualBox host for virtual machines managed with phpVirtualBox, plus MySQL through MariaDB and phpMyAdmin. The project lists compatible access from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android devices. It supports 64-bit systems only. Installation media includes LiveCD, LiveUSB, embedded, and full upgrade images. Embedded installs require a 2 GB OS disk; full installs require 4 GB, with 512 MB RAM for each.
For and against
For
- Free open-source NAS operating system
- WebGUI avoids FreeBSD command-line management
- Supports ZFS, RAID, JBOD, and UFS
- Broad network-sharing protocol support
- Includes virtual-machine hosting
Against
- Supports 64-bit systems only
- Disk encryption is marked unsupported
- Embedded installs require a 2 GB OS disk
- Community IRC replies may take time
The verdict
XigmaNAS provides a broad self-hosted storage platform with browser administration, sharing, monitoring, and virtualization. Its 64-bit requirement and unsupported encryption feature deserve attention during setup planning.
Who it suits
It is intended for home users and small businesses building self-hosted network storage. Administrators wanting browser-based management, storage pools, sharing protocols, and virtual machines may find it suitable.
Plans and prices
XigmaNAS
Open-source NAS operating system · 64-bit systems
Read 4 Oct 2026 · xigmanas.com
On the record
- Client compatibility
- The project lists sharing support for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android systems using compatible network protocols.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Install media
- Download options include LiveCD and LiveUSB images for initial installation, plus embedded and full upgrade images.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project describes XigmaNAS as designed with home users and small businesses in mind.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Management
- Its WebGUI lets administrators configure and manage the server without using the FreeBSD command line.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and email notifications can alert users to drive issues.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Notable install limit
- The feature list specifies minimum OS disks of 2 GB for embedded installs and 4 GB for full installs, with 512 MB RAM for each.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Other included software
- The documentation says MySQL via MariaDB and phpMyAdmin are included.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- XigmaNAS is an open-source NAS operating system for creating a network-attached storage server.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security caveat
- The disk-encryption guide calls the feature unsupported and says users should not expect help recovering data encrypted with it.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Sharing protocols
- Supported protocols include SMB/CIFS, FTP/SFTP, SSH, NFS, AFP, RSYNC, Unison, and iSCSI.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Storage
- It supports ZFS, software RAID, JBOD, UFS, and disk encryption.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project points users to its forum and IRC channel for community help, and notes IRC replies may take time.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Supported architecture
- The download documentation says XigmaNAS supports 64-bit systems only.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Virtualization
- XigmaNAS includes a web-based VirtualBox host for running virtual machines managed by phpVirtualBox.xigmanas.com · read 4 Oct 2026
