If you’re going to run the NAS as the media server, you need to go with Intel to get quicksync. This because any file not compatible with your clients will require transcoding and you want that done with hardware, not software. It’s a lot faster. I’m using Synology as the referance point. No idea what the Qnap lineup looks like.

If the NAS is only the file host, then I’d say get at least 4 bays so you have some room to grow and that the CPU is less relevant. Depending on your use case, RAM could be more relevant if you’re running loads of containers. I’d at least get one with an extra slot and/or non-soldered RAM, just in case. You most likely won’t ever need more than stock, but the option is nice. I’m running stock still.

I have the 923+ and have been very happy with it, but Jellyfin is migrated to a N100 NUC. The NAS runs the .arr-suite, qBittorrent, autobrr, Flaresolver, all in Portainer, and I’m installing two 4k cameras soon for Surveilance Station. It’s barely breaking a sweat.

Sorry for the long answer

Sounds like you are on a good path then, mate.

I agree with the route you are taking. It’s a great blend between price and performance. My only “last advice” would be to overspec the NAS a little, as it would suck having to replace it next year as your needs change.

Have fun with your project and feel free to reach out should you have any questions.

Mind me asking what your budget is?

Don’t get me wrong, but it seems you’re just starting out and to avoid biting over to much, it might be smart to look at at least some turn key solutions. Building a custom NAS with loads of drives is fun, but can get complicated.

I’d say get a pre-built NAS if you can afford to and run everything there. It’s easier and has loads of support available.

If you feel like you want more power, then consider adding a NUC or even full server later on and migrate over.
Forget about network speed. Wired is always fast enough. You’d strugle finding new hardware without Gbit these days anyways.

At least that’s how I started and with a N100 NUC running Proxmox now, I don’t see myself needing to upgrade for a long time. Learning Linux along the way is fun.

Good luck!

Sounds like you are setting up exactly what I have running!

GMKtec G3 (N100 Intel CPU) running in Proxmox with NFS access to my NAS.
It works like a dream, transcoding everything I throw at it with ease.

Just a quick piece of advice: Repaste that sucker the moment you get it. I threw some Noctua paste I had laying around and it worked wonders. The only time the fan kicked on was when I added the libraries and Jellyfin had to sort out 6 TB of media from the NAS. Took maybe 10 minutes before it was done and ready to go.

Let me know if you need some help setting it up. Proxmox and Tailscale (if you want that) had me stuck for a few hours trying to understand TUN.

I’m a little late to the party, but a fairly easy way to combat that fear is to install Tailscale (free) on your server and have them do the same on the AppleTV. It’s supported from version 17 I believe. It uses Wireguard to encrypt so your ISP won’t see squat.

I’m hosting a server for friends and family too and I refuse to open ports for it. It works super well and is fairly easy to setup.

I got a colleague last year, but he is the only one.

Super nice to have Proxmox/Docker/Portainer discussions at work.

Hope you find a new best friend soon!

Just took over a house last year with smart detectors connected to a homebase, all Li-Ion. Can see the battery percentage in the app. No more December 1st checks for a long time!

We use these in our products at work and I’ve never heard about them failing before the equipment is replaced anyways. They are soldered.

I won’t quote life expectancy (MTBF) but we have many customers with 15-20 year old PLC’s with the original capacitor.

Yeah Memmy still has some issues it seems.

Happy you solved it though! I’m hoping for a new Shield when the new Switch arrives so I can ditch it myself. It works, but you can really tell it’s strugling on the higher bitrate files.

Have a great summer mate

Since it works fine on all other devices, I guess you could exclude the server.

Did you try deleting the server client side and re-adding it? That has solved some issues for me on the Chromecast.

Also: the logs are missing

Just want to tag on for OP: I also make sure I never have to transcode video, but don’t really care about audio transcoding. My 923+ deals with it easily anyways. I’d expect the NAS’es listed to manage the same.

Just stick to H264 or H265 (if your player supports it) and I’d wager you’d be fine. Also, stay away from DV if your TV doesn’t support it. I watched too many purple/green intros before realizing I’m a dummy and that Samsung is poop.

Nice tip on ffmpeg though! I’ll look into that! Thanks

Gotta report the same as the others: works fine.

My setup, for reference: Synology 923+, Samsung 4K TV, CCWGTV 4K, wireless connection.

I have set the bitrate to 120 instead of unlimited as someone somewhere recommended it. Only real tip I could give you for LAN streaming.

Let me know if you need more info and hope you can fix it

Poor wording on my part.

It still functions, but I don’t get push notification when it detects motion or someone rings the bell while I’m out. I will see the recording once I’m on my local network again.

Not exactly what you asked for, but I went with Eufy with local storage. There is a home base so everything is stored here and not in the cloud. Costs a bit more but gives me peace of mind.

Downside is that it won’t work if my internet or power is out, but that happens once a year, max.

For door I’d go with Yale with the hub to lock and unlock remotely.
Don’t know of a combined solution, sadly.

It’s a fair response. Some uf us aren’t flush with time.

I’d survive SSH for installing Portainer and then you can run most of it from its GUI. If you use Docker Compose it will be super easy to make changes to your setup as well. Just change the file and redeploy your badboys.

I’m a recent dad absolutely strapped for time, but I still managed to set up a headless Debian server with close to zero Linux knowledge. There are so many amazing guides out there, especially on GitHub.

Good luck whatever you go for.