Multi-LAN NVMe Mini PC for NAS & Routing - Networking

Hey everyone 👋 I’ve been working on a compact multi-LAN + NVMe setup to simplify my NAS + router + homelab environment. Instead of running separate devices, I wanted to explore whether a single mini PC could handle: - routing / firewall (pfSense / OPNsense) - NAS workloads - container-based services --- The key idea behind this setup is not raw performance, but structure: - using multiple NICs for traffic separation (WAN / LAN / storage) - using NVMe instead of SATA to reduce I/O bottlenecks - keeping everything in a compact, low-power system --- Some things I found interesting while testing: - separating NAS traffic from LAN made a noticeable difference - NVMe layout (OS / data / cache split) improves responsiveness - thermal behavior becomes important under sustained workloads --- I’ve shared more details (network design, deployment, performance, thermal observations) in the project. --- Curious to hear from others: - are you running similar multi-LAN setups? - do you prefer VLAN or physical separation? - any pitfalls when combining routing + storage on one system? Would love to hear your thoughts 🙌