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Shannon Morris discusses upgrading her Plex server to a more powerful NAS box with features like Hardware transcoding for efficient video conversion. Factors like CPU choice, memory capacity, drives, and scalability are essential in selecting the right NAS setup. Setting up a NAS for Plex involves considerations such as drive quality, storage size, RAID setups, and backups. Transferring files to the new server entails specific actions like moving data, re-linking content locations, and optimizing the database. Overall, the video provides guidance on enhancing performance and accessing the updated Plex server on different devices.
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In this segment of the video, Shannon Morris discusses her need to upgrade her Plex server from the old Synology Nas to a more powerful one. She highlights the importance of choosing a new Nas box based on factors like CPU, specifically supporting quick sync for Hardware transcoding with an Intel CPU. She also mentions the benefits of Plex in managing personal media collections and watching on-demand content. Shannon emphasizes the need for Hardware transcoding in Nas boxes for efficient video file conversion.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of transcoding for compatibility, memory capacity for minimizing buffering and lag times, connectivity options like USB and Ethernet ports, scalability for future storage needs, drive bays for RAID setups, and cost considerations. They also cover the significance of using NAS-rated drives for continuous use, highlighting factors like RPM and cache for optimal performance. These considerations are essential for choosing the right NAS setup tailored to specific needs.
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In this segment of the video, important points about setting up a NAS for media servers using Plex are discussed. Considerations such as drive quality, lifetime, warranties, and storage size are key. SSD caching for memory-dependent tasks like file sharing should be utilized if possible. Setting up a RAID for data mirroring or parity is crucial, and backing up old media server data is recommended. Plex Pass subscription offers various features like DVR functionality, mobile downloads, hardware transcoding, and detailed server data insights. Backing up preferences.xml file and media files is stressed, with recommendations for cloud storage options like Backblaze. Detailed steps on locating and backing up data within a Synology NAS are provided.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the main points are focused on transferring files to new servers using Plex Media Server. Key actions include disabling automatic trash emptying on the old Nas, installing the Plex Media Server app on the new Nas, moving server data, re-linking content locations in Plex, cleaning up by enabling automatic trash emptying, removing old folder locations, and optimizing the database. The segment emphasizes setting up the new Plex Media Server on the new network attached storage, ensuring faster performance, and concluding with tips for accessing the updated server on various devices. Shannon Morse, the presenter, encourages viewers to ask questions and thanks them for watching.