Advice on a home server solution needed.

Munkyman

Munkyman

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Hey, I'm looking at getting a home server solution to be used as storage, media streaming and possibly backup from various devices. I've been looking at the various units Synology sell and I have no idea which one to go for.

It has to be able to stream 1080p content, able to store and backup files from other devices. A 2-bay unit would be enough I think and under £200. Drives aren't a problem since I've got 2 4Tb NAS drives anyway.
 
Power comsumption isn't really an issue but it would be nice to have a pretty efficient unit. Most devices I'll be streaming to should be able to take a direct video stream...Roku, pc's and Andriod devices. Only a couple at a time will be used though.

I'd rather have something that's easy to set up and have an easy to use gui interface. I've been playing around with a FreeNAS setup recently and while I'm reasonably ok with it, my Dad isn't. That's why I was looking at the Synology stuff. Diskstation Manager looks easy to use and should be ok for someone like my Dad
 
So if I buy either the Dell or the HP, plug in my already setup FreeNAS USB stick and install my 2 4Tb drives with all my data on, will it work?
 
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