# Immich Server for 10TB Photos: SSD, HDD and NAS Storage Plan

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Purpose: Immich storage buying guide.

Decision: Start a 10TB library plan with at least a multi-year growth horizon, a separate local SSD for the application/database layer and a protected HDD/NAS pool for originals. Four bays are often a practical minimum when growth is expected because they create more protection and expansion choices than a simple two-disk mirror, but the exact layout should follow your usable-capacity target and storage platform.

- Application layer: 500GB–1TB SSD — Keep the database and application data on local SSD storage.
- Primary media pool: Plan beyond 10TB usable — Add growth, generated media and free-space reserve before choosing drives.
- Enclosure: 4 bays or more — Four bays usually provide a better expansion path than a tight two-disk design.
- Backup: Separate capacity required — Budget an independent copy rather than treating array redundancy as the backup.

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