Does this NAS transcode for PLEX?
1729561
Since you don't seem to be getting an answer, I'd Google it. I think there may be some licensing issues with Plex. I don't use it myself, I transcode everything and put it in iTunes.
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This link describes how Plex performs on various NAS platforms. Given this is still an ARM-based unit, it seems like it might struggle with higher resolution transcoding: https://docs.google.com/a/plexapp.com/spreadsheets/d/1MfYoJkiwSqCXg8cm5-Ac4oOLPRtCkgUxU0jdj3tmMPc/
1125482
I didn't install plex and it found my dlna server... But it was pretty bad in general with the dlna.
733975
From the specs on the manufacturer's website, it says it supports iSCSI but I have never tried making an iSCSI connection with them. You might also want to consider how much I/O performance you need for your ESX application(s) as I have found most NAS devices like this to have marginal real world I/O performance, especially IOPS. If you plan on running any VMs that required moderate to high I/O loads, it might not keep up.
27069
It does according to this: http://www.synology.com/support/faq_show.php?lang=us&q;_id=408
2069705
Yes it does. But don't expect dedicated NAS performance. Use the Voyager App it's optimized to work over wifi.
1430416
No you cannot. This is not a NAS, you cannot use it as a NAS, it has no ethernet port. Think of it as a box with an external drive connected to your PC except in this box you can have up to 8 drives and configure them in some RAID class.
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I purchased the DS412+ primarily to serve my media via Plex Media Server. I have not encountered any issues with multiple formats although I do tend to use mpeg2 for most of my movies. I stream across 1GB LAN to Rokus and games consoles but have not experienced any significant lag streaming wirelessly to tablets either. I have not had to alter any of the transcoding environment variables in the Plex Server. Install is a breeze too as Plex is listed in the application portfolio on the management console.
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The software includes an app shop where you can install various media servers. If you install one of these, like Plex, then it will do transcoding on the box. I share directly off the server, so I had to code all my videos to .mp4 before I could stream to my client, this can be cumbersome. As for 1080p, you can share any resolution, themain factor that will affect this is your network throughput.
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Yes, yes it does. I am using 3 of these bad boys in my nas4free server right now. All 12 drives show up perfectly and i get decent speeds with samba2. Drivers are included in freenas and nas4free latest builds. I truly recommend this card, and it is an excellent way to add 4 simple sata ports to your system.
81719
yes it is. We use six of these units in a enterprise NAS and they seem to work well - no problems...so far :)
2050823
I used a Synology ds 1513. But i think qnap and most others will support this camera. Just check the campatibity in the nas documentation.
1784265
I am able to stream two 720 60fps 5000 kbps at the same time to two Roku 3's via direct-play. I have converted my videos to direct play on the Roku's and thus I am not using the transcoder function on the Synology. I agree with the other poster, the cpu is not powerful enough to handle on the fly transcoding. It is better to format your videos so they do not require on the fly transcoding.
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Yes you can. It is supposedly specifically designed for the rigors of NAS storage though, in that it is designed to be run continuously. It is probably not necessary to pay the premium for this drive to use in HTPC setup. If the price is not really a concern, I would go with a faster drive, such as the WD Black range or the WD Velociraptor.
1701650
With the most recent update, I can now access music on my Western Digital My Cloud. So yes, it will stream from certain NAS drives. Check first with Bose to see which are compatible as not all are.
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It isn't a NAS box; no Ethernet, no file services that I am aware of. It's as esata or USB housing for four drives. Mine is USB connected to a synology NAS box and exposes each of the four drives inside as a separate device to the synology nas head which then makes those available on the network via smb, nfs, etc. am pretty sure this box will work when USB connected to OS X. I have used other devices with the same innards as this one with OS X successfully. This box may also concatenate drives (make four 2 tb drives look like 1 8 tab drive) but I wouldn't recommend using that feature; lose one of the four drives and all your data is lost. It isn't a NAS box; no Ethernet, no file services that I am aware of. It's as esata or USB housing for four drives. Mine is USB connected to a synology NAS box and exposes each of the four drives inside as a separate device to the synology nas head which then makes those available on the network via smb, nfs, etc. am pretty sure this box will work when USB connected to OS X. I have used other devices with the same innards as this one with OS X successfully. This box may also concatenate drives (make four 2 tb drives look like 1 8 tab drive) but I wouldn't recommend using that feature; lose... » Read More It isn't a NAS box; no Ethernet, no file services that I am aware of. It's as esata or USB housing for four drives. Mine is USB connected to a synology NAS box and exposes each of the four drives inside as a separate device to the synology nas head which then makes those available on the network via smb, nfs, etc. am pretty sure this box will work when USB connected to OS X. I have used other devices with the same innards as this one with OS X successfully. This box may also concatenate drives (make four 2 tb drives look like 1 8 tab drive) but I wouldn't recommend using that feature; lose one of the four drives and all your data is lost. « Show Less
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I have the UN50HU6950 and Plex is an available download. I have not used it yet, so I cannot comment on performance.
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This is exactly what I am wondering, too, whether it be the Samsung or the Pioneer plasmas with DLNA. I hope someone here can report whether these sets can access media on uPnp NAS drives. That's where this interconnectivity really needs to go.