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Looking for some advice on my journey to expand my local storage. Currently, I have a mini PC running my Arr setup with Plex and I have an external enclosure with a HDD connected through USB. I can reliably push 4K to my Android TV. This is the system's only use and purpose.

I need to continue to be able to Hardlink files so that I can seed back while Arr programs are sorting and renaming for Plex.

I'm not too concerned with a file backup solution or relying on this setup for sharing important files across my home network.

Would a DAS be sufficient for this? Is there any reason I should avoid this and invest in a NAS solution?

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[–] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 12 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (8 children)

Adding my obligatory "why Plex over Kodi?" comment.

Kodi only needs file access, and handles video files more gracefully, even if you keep the filenames as downloaded. Includes sub search addons, all the same meta features that Plex does (watch history, resume from where you left off, ratings, cast and crew, trivia, trailers), and is free and open. Plus, no forced upgrades of server or client app or phone home.

But either way, have fun building out your storage!

[–] lessthanthree@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's just what I've been using for so long. And I have a lifetime Plex Pass.

[–] s38b35M5@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago

Good answer. I jumped ship when they started ramming Plex Pass and required login down my throat, but I had been having issues with their app and server for about year before I switched. Glad you're getting value from them!

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