# Replacing older NAS - Recommendation requested **URL:** \ **Category:** Plex Media Server\ **Tags:** server-qnap\ **Created:** [October 23, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909 "2022-10-23T17:53:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![I\_Demosthenes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/i_demosthenes/32/14514_2.png) [@I\_Demosthenes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/I_Demosthenes)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2022, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/1 "2022-10-23T17:53:27Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![FordGuy61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/22d042/32.png) [@FordGuy61](https://forums.plex.tv/u/FordGuy61)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2022, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/2 "2022-10-23T18:40:11Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Demosthenes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/i_demosthenes/32/14514_2.png) [@I\_Demosthenes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/I_Demosthenes)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/3 "2022-10-23T19:20:33Z")
Thanks. Appreciate the input. Yes, upgrading storage to feed my addiction. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Alucard1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5daacb/32.png) [@Alucard1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Alucard1)\ **Post date:** [October 23, 2022, 9:11pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/4 "2022-10-23T21:11:47Z")
You may want to check in to Ready Nas or Unraid. I personally run Unraid and have for years, it has worked grate. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Demosthenes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/i_demosthenes/32/14514_2.png) [@I\_Demosthenes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/I_Demosthenes)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/5 "2022-10-24T01:00:30Z")
All ReadyNAS are end of life products. That was my first stop since I already run a ReadyNAS. ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_Duchy\_of\_DB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a6a055/32.png) [@Duke\_Duchy\_of\_DB](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Duke_Duchy_of_DB)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/6 "2022-10-24T21:36:24Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Alucard1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5daacb/32.png) [@Alucard1](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Alucard1)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2022, 11:46pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/7 "2022-10-24T23:46:13Z")
Good to know, I did not know Ready Nas was EOL. As I said I use Unraid. ---
**Author:** ![I\_Demosthenes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/i_demosthenes/32/14514_2.png) [@I\_Demosthenes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/I_Demosthenes)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/8 "2022-10-27T15:37:51Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/9 "2022-10-27T15:47:08Z")
Not a QNAP user, but having this link on hand is recommended: [Qnap faq.....read me first!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/qnap-faq-read-me-first/109942/1) ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_Duchy\_of\_DB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a6a055/32.png) [@Duke\_Duchy\_of\_DB](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Duke_Duchy_of_DB)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2022, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/10 "2022-11-26T12:39:42Z")
Enjoy! Hope it goes smoothly for you. ---
**Author:** ![JaysPlex](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/jaysplex/32/281767_2.png) [@JaysPlex](https://forums.plex.tv/u/JaysPlex)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2022, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/11 "2022-11-26T20:33:40Z")
ChuckPa posted this in another thread not too long ago. Might be worth a look > **[Plex NAS Compatibility](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MfYoJkiwSqCXg8cm5-Ac4oOLPRtCkgUxU0jdj3tmMPc/edit#gid=1274624273)** > > Nas Models > > See our NAS device support articles for more information. > NAS Device,Software Transcoding,Hardware – Accelerated Transcoding > PassMark CPU Benchmarks,(Plex Pas... ---
**Author:** ![I\_Demosthenes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/i_demosthenes/32/14514_2.png) [@I\_Demosthenes](https://forums.plex.tv/u/I_Demosthenes)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/12 "2022-12-29T23:52:39Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/replacing-older-nas-recommendation-requested/815909/13 "2023-03-29T23:52:44Z")
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