I currently have a ReadyNAS 516 @ 36TB roughly 78% capacity.
I have had PlexPass for years and have always enjoyed my setup. Want to be sure I am able to transcode efficiently.
Going to replace the server H/W and these are in my head thus far.
QNAP TS-653D
QNAP TS664
Synology DS920
Asustor AS6706T
Any other capable system recommended would be appreciated. Each of these diskless are under $1,000.
Thoughts? Please and Thank you.
Do you need additional storage?
If not, run Plex Media Server on a PC running Linux and leave the media on the NAS. If space is a consideration, get an Intel NUC or similar small form factor computer.
This gives you the potential of a much more powerful Plex server, with an i3/i5/i7/i9 CPU versus a Celeron.
Regarding your NAS list, mark off the DS1522+. It has an AMD CPU, so no hardware accelerated transcoding with Plex.
Thanks. Appreciate the input. Yes, upgrading storage to feed my addiction. 
You may want to check in to Ready Nas or Unraid. I personally run Unraid and have for years, it has worked grate.
All ReadyNAS are end of life products. That was my first stop since I already run a ReadyNAS.
I upgraded to Synology DS920+ and am very happy with it. I had my PMS on DS916+ before and was running out of space. Decided to throw in for new NAS and DS920+ seemed to be best all around for PMS. It plays 4k content without issue within and remotely from network even when transcoding.
Good to know, I did not know Ready Nas was EOL. As I said I use Unraid.
UPS will be delivering a QNAP TS-664, (2) 1TB M2.SSD for the OS/Apps and (6) IronWolf 16TB drives for storage in RAID 5.
Went with the QNAP ultimately because of the specs, and perceived QNAP saturation here in the forums. I intend to install and crash it 4 times in the first 2 weeks before I get serious about the Plex build. I need to be comfortable/familiar with the EMERGENCY REBUILD procedure before I go all in. LOL
For those who run a QNAP ANY AND ALL tips will be appreciated.
Not a QNAP user, but having this link on hand is recommended: Qnap faq.....read me first!
Enjoy! Hope it goes smoothly for you.
ChuckPa posted this in another thread not too long ago. Might be worth a look
Final note on this adventure. As I said, I purchased a TS – 664 from QNAP Systems Inc. I can say that on the Plex side it is flawless! Plenty of power, transcoding is seamless. Hi-res, lo-res, multiple streams, etc. I am thoroughly impressed. There are some advantages that I am enjoying over the ReadyNAS and it was ultimately the correct/upgrade purchase for me.
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