The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/jonlb87 on 2024-07-12 13:26:59.
Hey Everyone,
I know you all get asked this stuff all the time so apologies. I’ve done some research and just want to make sure I don’t mess anything up. But I was hoping I could get some recommendations for some hard drives and OS for a Hybrid NAS set up. I purchased a 6-Bay Nas from U-Green https://nas.ugreen.com/pages/ugreen-nasync-series and it’s arriving soon. I was hoping to buy some discounted hard drives later this week for Prime Day.
I want to use the NAS for Movies & TV Shows, but also directly connect to my Mac (via thunderbolt 4) for photo and video editing. What is the best blend of noise level and performance for hard drives? Since it will be on my desk noise level is a big concern. From my research, I’ve seen many recommend the WD’s Red Plus as the quietest because the spin at 5400rpm. But when I looked at them, the newer ones, they now say 7500rpm. Is that still the best choice for noise? Or will the performance for editing be too slow? Or would something like this be a better choice? https://www.seagate.com/products/enterprise-drives/exos-x/x-mozaic/
The other question I had was about which OS to put it on it. I’ve seen posts on True NAS and unRaid. I’m looking for the best beginner friendly OS that I don’t have to tinker too much with. Also, would you recommend running Plex or Jellyfin for my media? I know Plex is easier and has more integrations, but Jellyfin has added more features recently. I’m asking because it seems like video editors use Jellyfin to remotely edit and that would be a nice option. I don’t collaborate with others with video editing so I would want it to store and upload files while I travel. Not sure if that’s how Jellyfin works though.