System drive for home server?

Question

Hard disks

Requirements:
1. 10 GB is enough;
2. quiet;
3. reliable (within reason);
4. minimum heat generation;
5. correct work with Linux;

While there are options:
1. USB flash;
2. SSD;
3. Compact Flash + adapter for PATA/SATA;

Are there other worthy options and which one is the best?

Answer 1

I used flash drives for the system, the issue of optimizing work, turning off logs, transferring all frequently read files to a normal disk is important here.
Without optimization, almost all flash drives died within six months (there were 10 pieces).

Answer 2

I think the first and third options are not very reliable for use as a system disk. The main weak point of flash memory is the number of rewrite cycles.
From the proposed solution, the best solution would be an SSD.

Answer 3

I have such a server here:
www.citilink.ru/configurator/q497285/
The PSU makes the most noise, but it is generally quiet.
On the balcony you can't hear it at all. From your points I suggest 2. SSD;

Answer 4

SSD (from new generations) take. Even though your server is home, the terrible brakes from USB / CF are unlikely to be pleasant. Don't forget about noatime and stuff.

Answer 5

I would use a flash drive and not take a steam bath. Logs on the home server for movie-music are not needed.
And consequently, it will only be accessed when loading, and when updating.