Hello,
I am just about to set up a Plex movie server. I was wondering if the Synology NAS Server DS418play is sufficient for this purpose. I am not going to install any 4K movies. If there are other recommendations in the same price range, I am open to these recommendations.
Thank you
Jr
That NAS is not huge powerful if you are sharing with a bunch of folks that will need transcoding. If just for you then probably fine ( since you are not using 4k)
the compatibility guide here you may find useful https://support.plex.tv/articles/categories/plex-media-server/nas-devices/
Hello,
Thank you for your reply. May I ask what you are using with your Plex. This may help guide me. I looked at the chart, many NAS.
Thank you
I use a Mac Mini for my Plex Media Server.
I have one of these. It’s great but as the other person notes, if you plan on sharing with many people, performance is not as good. I can have about 3 people streaming at once on it.
Can I be of any help with NAS selection?
Hello,
Thank you very much for all of the reply’s. I am trying not to get too crazy on pricing. Usually at most two may be streaming at once. I guess the other reason for the Synology NAS Server DS418play, was it’s Raid capability? I would like to be able to swap a drive if it goes bad since I will have many movies on it. I do see others just using computers such as the mini Mac, but how do you protect the loss of data. I do not mind spending more than the Synology NAS Server DS418play if there can be a noticeable performance.
Thank you all again for the help,
JR
hi
install the 64bit version and enable hardware transcoding.
i have a ds416play and no problems with 3 clients at the same time watching and transcoding.
have fun ^^
Thank you very much. I will get started. Great forum and great help.
Best Regards,
JR
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