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So, I am thinking about getting myself a NAS to host mainly Immich and Plex. Got a couple of questions for the experienced folk;

  • Is Synology the best/easiest way to start? If not, what are the closest alternatives?
  • What OS should i go for? OMV, Synology's OS, or UNRAID?
  • Mainly gonna host Plex/Jellyfin, and Synology Photos/Immich - not decided quite what solutions to go for.

Appricate any tips :sparkles:

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[–] jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Synology is generally a great option if you can afford the premium.

Unraid is a good alternative for the poor man. Check this list of cases to build in. I personally have a Fractal R5 which can support up to 13 HDD slots.

Unraid is generally a better bang for your buck imo. It's got great support from the community.

[–] tills13@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

this. Op, look for a used Synology. It Just Works ™️