I’m trying to offload my Plex Media Server from my computer and I’m trying to figure out if the DS1821+ will meet my specifications.
I’d like to be able to run 4, 1080p to 720p/480p transcodes simultaneously. From Plex’s what cpu do I need guide, the DS1821+'s V1500B CPU is only powerful enough to do 2 1080p transcodes, but some articles and reddit comments claimed it could run up to 8. I don’t know what to believe. Can someone who actually has this device confirm or deny this please? I’m not talking about local streams, just transcoding. Historically, I haven’t used hardware acceleration because it takes longer for a stream to start, but I’m not apposed to using it.
On top of that, the 4gb of memory in the stock device is a bit low, and from what I can tell, upgrading the memory will cost a pretty penny since it’s not a standard size ram stick AND it only accepts certain speeds. I certainly don’t expect to need 32gb, but 4gb seems a little low. Again, can someone who has actually used this device comment on that?
Thanks, TC370
The DS1821 runs with Ryzen, so no transcoding capability at all. Anyway, most Intel solutions sell on those prebuilt NAS, don’t have good performance, mostly enough for the basic Nas function, and mostly old stuff, without all codec support. You need an Intel CPU, one with integrated iGPU, capable of Quickl Sink.
If you need transcoding power, better go DIY. To give you a perspective, an i5 8400 can transcode around 4/5 4K video at the same time. As 1080p, we are over 20+ at the same time. That’s the UHD730 power.