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Problem statement: Experiencing what I believe to be "transcoding lag" via Plex using a new NAS. Old NAS - Netgear ReadyNAS quad-core ARM processor w/ 2GB RAM streamed 5Ghz wirelessly via direct connect to router using 1GB NIC. New NAS - Aoostar WTR PRO Intel N100 w/ 32GB RAM streamed 5GHz wirelessly via direct connect to router using 2.5GB NIC. Old NAS streamed via DLNA with zero issues streaming both 1080p and 4k 10bit HDR content in mostly x256 .mkv files. New system experiences the transcoding lag (visual glitching on the screen) about ~20% of the content I attempt to stream. i can't seem to correlate content to trancoding lag - meaning one directory with x264 .mkv will lag but not another similarly spec'd file. Same with x265 .mkv - one folder works, another does not. I suspect this is Plex attempting to transcode my media and I have attempted to force "direct play" both at the app and the server as i know my TV can handle the content (same content streamed via DLNA via the previous NAS), but I am missing something. What am I missing? Thank you!!! (edit to tag @Sonic as he has the same device)

Respect.

My folks down in Tejas were hella confused. They thought the devils dandruff just fell from the sky.

@Mawson Makes me feel like were looking at dude's new baby pics. 😆

I'm really beginning to grow an appreciation for the SFF devices. The power/performance that can be squeezed out of these types of devices are really fun to DIY with.

@jpadgett What kind of power consumption does that look like so far? Crazy expensive or nah?

I'd be careful as HexOS/ZFS does not support RAID5/6 even with your qualifiers below, Not trying to be pedantic, just recommend using clear verbiage - otherwise great feedback @Mobius!

Hey man, total respect for the DIY used gear approach. I was lucky enough to be in a position to lay out for some new gear but I also made my previous NAS last 10 years so it was time to go new. That said, I've kinda shot my shot and also have home upgrades that'll hit my checkbook this spring. Good luck!!

@SaintDito Not that I have seen; you'd probably better served by other forums where this is addressed specifically. However, if you DO pull it off, please follow up here and share your experience!

Any update/change with this?

@lostboykev Did you configure the raidz2 pool via TrueNAS?

Use RSync to ensure that if your copies fail you can re-initiate where they failed and not have to start from scratch.

I've been pleased with THIS DEVICE so far, though I did upgrade the RAM to 32GB and I'd wager 2-3 4K transocdes would bog the system down. That vendor also sells a version with a higher spec'd AMD CPU.

Super cool of you to put that out there - thank you. Always good to know where the skills are. Music is the one area (as opposed to film/TV) that Ive not really attempted to split off from the cloud. I will...one day.

Yeah, I try and use a little equipment as I can. I've seen how deep the home lab rabbit hole goes. It ain't pretty and I can't afford it. 😜

Somehow I knew you were a big 'ol boy 😆 -- all that server hardware just laying about!!!

Man, I've spent all day in my attic with a contractor trying to figure out how to update the 30 year old cabling that is my house. Why? Because I have a new NAS, new mesh router system and a fun new OS. And feeling a little remiss that I've not been able to get online much recently. This thread? This thread had me feeling like Thank you @jonp @Theo @Mobius @Mawson @ubergeek and all HexHeads for your time, patience and contributions. This is going to be a helluva ride!!! 😛

Hi @IdMah - If it were me, I'd run with what you got for now, especially as HexOS is still in beta. This will give you time to time to get familiar with a new OS and the things you'll want to do with it. This also gives time for HexOS to continue to develop as well as you time to save for what you REALLY WANT NEXT. Essentially, don't spend your money until you've had a chance to kick the tires to better identify what you want from your new sytem. Good luck and ave fun!

I think I get what the ask is here. If I do frequent (un)installation of apps, then tracking "what IP did I assign" or any other fields that a wizard might prompt for, if they are pre-populated with my prior entries then there is less chance for me inputting different data. @FangerZero - I actually think this is a good idea as it would reduce app re-installation errors. I'd bubble this request back up once we see get a little further down the line.

I really like this approach. It may not catch everything but it will enable a large portion of users that would only grow over time.

How are you liking the Aoostar? I just picked mine up to run HexOS on and so far am very pleased with it?

Hey @Archion - Whatever makes the dream work!!! I dig it.

Tagging @ubergeek as I *think* he might be a Dell guy. (apologies if he's not and that is unhelpful 🤓)

Would restating your question like "can installation wizards pre-populate fields with cached input data such that if re-run, the user would only need to change specific fields and not all required fields?" Is that what you're asking?

Always on with moderate load usage?