I recently built a new PC and inherited an old Thecus N2500 NAS. My goal is to host a media server that myself and my family can use to stream movies and access photos remotely. However, the Thecus software is super outdated and hasn’t had support in years.
The Thecus N2500 has 5 Seagate Constellation ES 2TB HDDs (10 TB total), and I attempted to use it to host a Jellyfin server. Unfortunately, the outdated software makes it pretty frustrating to work with. I'm considering ditching the Thecus interface altogether and repurposing the hardware with a modern OS like Ubuntu Server or OpenMediaVault.
I’m open to other options too—like using a Raspberry Pi or buying additional components—if it will make the setup more user-friendly and future-proof. My main priorities are:
- A modern and usable interface for managing the NAS. (I am a beginner with this tech for the most part)
- Reliable streaming for media files.
- Simple access for myself and family to view photos and videos.
What’s the best solution for my setup? Should I salvage the Thecus hardware or start fresh? Any suggestions for software or additional components I might need?