NAS + Plex Server

Meds · 8 Feb 2014 at 12:40

Hi Guys,

Please forgive the level of noobness about to be unleashed!! Im one for doing things on the fly!!! So yesterday I decided I was going to make a HTPC, after spending the day researching and messing about with Plex. I have decided that the plex route would be sufficient for my needs.

Now I also need to get a NAS for home, for backups and shared files.

So right now Im thinking:

Synology DS414 or
Synology DS214 Play

Based on my research the Play seems like it would do a better job. But I was thinking of future proofing and going for the DS414, but I understand it doesn't currently support Plex.

So would getting a 8TB config of the DS214 Play be a good idea or is there a better solution for me.

Thanks

Meds

PS: I kinda of looked at the HP microstation route too, but I think it would be a little complicated for me as I would need to learn a new O/S, main objectives is shared storage and media on TV/IPADS/PHONES

Meds · 8 Feb 2014 at 13:40

Thanks bluecube, I actually just ordered: HP 704941-421 ProLiant Micro Server, only paid £155 with HP currently offering £100 cash back. So in total would have cost £55, cant be that bad lol...

Now I need to understand what this Xpenolgy is all about and where I go from there.

Any links or info pointing me in the right direction would be much appreciated

As mentioned, main use for this is media server, and file storage.

Meds · 8 Feb 2014 at 14:01

Thanks Blue, wondering if I've bought the wrong HP Microserver, looks like the one I've bought only supports a maximum of 8GB

Best do some research quickly so I can cancel and buy again if required

Meds · 9 Feb 2014 at 01:31

Thanks for all the info guys. Between you guys there's enough bed time reading to last me a life

Meds · 9 Feb 2014 at 14:11

Guys,

So would XPEnology only manage the NAS?

Basically I would like my server to do the following;

1) SanZb
2) NAS
3) Plex
4) File Sharing
5) Not essential but would be a nice to have to plug directly into TV, and use as a media server

So would XPEnology do all of the above, or would I need to run virtual servers on it doing some of the above? Sorry trying to learn about XPEnology is a minefield.

Meds · 9 Feb 2014 at 15:07

I do agree Bluecube, I'm really confused

Basically I need a NAS, and I need to be able to play media on my TV.

Initially I was gonna buy a Synology and build a HTPC. Although when I was messing about with Plex that seemed sufficient.

So then I thought I'd buy a DS214+play and use that as a Nas and to run plex, but reading on the net, It seems sometimes transcoding via the DS214+play can be slow.

That's when I started looking at the HP Microserver, the rest is as above.....

Tbh I just want an easy solution...

Meds · 9 Feb 2014 at 16:34

Thanks mate

Will go and do some more research.... I'll keep you updated

Meds · 9 Feb 2014 at 21:42

Hi bluemax, it was from amazon, I realised it was from a Spanish seller and cancelled the order

next cheapest I've found is 197 at server+