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I don't have experience with this specific device, but maybe my answers can point you in the right direction. In any case, here’s a useful guide: TrueNAS Scale on a QNAP NAS - Installation Guide questions: Are there any known compatibility issues with this hardware? TrueNAS / HexOS should be able to run on this QNAP. You can always give it a try. I would remove the HDDs and install HexOS on the SSD first. Then, check if everything works. If it does, you can install the HDDs as well (make sure to back up your data!). If it doesn’t work, you can easily revert to QTS. Would it be best to install HexOS directly on the NVMe, or should I use one of the SATA drives instead? Directly on the NVMe. I’d recommend installing a second NVMe of the same size and setting them up in a mirror configuration. Any special steps needed for migrating away from QTS and setting up HexOS properly? Check out this guide: TrueNAS Scale on a QNAP NAS - Installation Guide Any potential gotchas with the networking setup, considering the integrated managed switch? No idea. 🤷‍♂️

Hi everyone! I wanted to create this thread as a friendly space where we can all introduce ourselves and get to know each other better. Whether you’re new to the community or you’ve been here for a while, feel free to stop by and tell us a little about yourself—your hobbies, interests, or anything you’d like to share. I’ll go first to kick things off: Hi, I’m Stefano 🙂 I’m a tech enthusiast and a bit of a nerd. I absolutely love exploring new technologies and working with Linux, especially when it comes to configuring servers. Experimenting with different setups and solving technical challenges are some of the things I enjoy the most. Outside of tech, music plays a huge role in my life. I’m a big fan of jazz and R&B for their smooth and soulful vibes, and I also love metal for its raw energy and power. My taste is pretty eclectic, and I enjoy discovering new artists and sounds. I’m always curious and eager to learn, whether it’s about technology, music, or something completely new. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you and hearing your stories—so don’t be shy! Jump in and introduce yourself. Now it’s your turn! Feel free to share as much or as little as you’d like. We’re all here to connect and learn from each other. Welcome aboard!

It really a worthy investment. ServeTheHome tested a lot of switches for homelab / home use. See: https://www.servethehome.com/category/networking/ Personally, I like working with Mikrotik switches—they offer great value for money. However, the management interface is geared towards professionals, making it quite complex, but also very flexible. That said, there are many other brands offering affordable switches, such as Ubiquiti, QNAP, TP-Link, Netgear, and ASUS. The cheapest option would be Chinese no-name switches, but I’m not a big fan of those—especially if they lack proper certifications.

It's a nice build! Is there a possibility to upgrade the NIC's to 2,5 gbe of 10 gbe? 2,5 gbe networking is nowadays not expensive anymore.

Thats gonna be a slick build.

It is all about the journey. 🥰

HexOS is not yet as feature-rich as QTS, but you’ll be part of an exciting journey! 🙂 It's good to keep that in mind when setting your expectations.

I wouldn't consider V1 as a separate OS. it'll just be an update to your existing Hex install. Plus remember, underneath the hood is still just a truenas, Hex OS is layered on top / customises Truenas to optimise it all into a single package. So when V1 comes out, expect a fairly seamless install / update process. But regardless as mentioned, you should always have a good backup regime in place regardless of the OS!

I believe it you!

Yeah what @PsychoWardsans @Mobiussaid 😁

Yeah commented on a few threads on the fact that some users may need to manually set their IP's in the plex settings. As i had to do the same on my remote server. I also just finally transferred my plex server from my Mac Mini > Hex server yesterday, and likewise had to Manually set the IP's in both the Plex server, and on the plex app. so far no issues at all on both servers with local content. @Dylan let us know if tis is potentially the issue, happy to help further if needed.