Plex on a TS-133 QNAP Nas

Plex Media Server NAS & Devices
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Hi,
I want to install Plex media server on a TS-133 QNAP Nas.
It is not (yet) in the compatibility list. It uses a ARM 4-core Cortex-■■■ 1.8GHz processor.
Does this mean I can’t install Plex on this NAS?
Or is one of the other available packages compatible with this processor?
Regards

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I’ve not had access to one to test.

Based on the QNAP specs, ARMv8 package will work.

I cannot guarantee performance.

  1. There will be no HW transcoding.
  2. SW transcoding of 1080p H.264 up to about 20 Mbps will be achievable.

I have the predecessor TS-128 as my development machine

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Thanks ChuckPa,
For the quick response.

II am using the Nas only for storing and playing music (stored on an SSD), so I think I don’t need these acceleration options.

Once installed and not working I assume I can also uninstall Plex from the NAS?
Regards.
Bert

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You did say you wanted to install Plex on the TS-133.

If you’re only using the TS-133 for storage, You should install Plex on the machine which will be running the server.

You then have that machine look to (point to) the TS-133 to find the media.

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I was happy that, with a NAS and a Lumin U2, I could skip my PC having straight connections.
And I was thinking that plex could be installed on the NAS, but it seems you advise is not to do that? And get back my PC and install plex on it?

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@bertvan23

I think the intended usage and limits is important to be clear about.

  1. If you are only playing Music – You’re golden. The TS-133 will work perfectly.

  2. If you, at any point in the future, decide to add video (TV or Movies) -
    This is where you will run into limits. 720p and 1080p H.264 files will be ok provided
    – H.264 (AVC) encoded
    – Bit rate approximately 20 Mbps.

If both of these constraints are acceptible for you -

Then YES install PMS on the TS-133 .
It will be a good experience for you.

My concern was that you not have a bad experience. (I wouldn’t like it either)

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Yes, my intentions are music only. No video.
All clear. TS-133 is a good choice for plex.
Thanks!

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