NAS - PLEX

deuse · 7 May 2014 at 08:31

Raymond Lin said:
If you want the NAS to transcode as opposed a PC/Mac then you'll need something like a Synology 713 or 412+.

A HP N54L will do the job just fine. Synology\Asustor are way over priced.

james.miller · 7 May 2014 at 09:07

An n54l is fine of you are only transcoding to one device at a time. Anything more and its not the right choice imo

wellibob · 8 May 2014 at 15:45

Agree the n54l is not upto multiple streaming/encoding duties on plex. A more meaty processor is needed then no problems ( I built a i3 1150 set up. Run 5 or more easy)

Freakitchen · 8 May 2014 at 15:58

If you have a Mac Mini already, install your Plex server on this and then any storage option will do. I have a cheap Zyxel NAS linked to mine. The MM is powerful enough to transcode to your other devices (if necessary), runs Plex HT for playback itself very well (especially when coupled with an Apple remote) and, crucially, goes to sleep when not being used and wakes up on request (even remotely - if I open the Plex app on my phone when out and about it wakes up the MM to display the library).

A NAS that will transcode is the neatest solution by far, but use the MM if you already have one.