Plex NAS recommendations

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Thanks for providing all the details—this makes it easier to recommend the right NAS for your needs. Based on your requirements for 4K Plex streaming, multiple backups, SSD+HDD setup, and rack-mounted form factor, here are some excellent options to consider:

QNAP NAS Recommendations:
QNAP TS-864eU-RP: Intel N5095, 4GB RAM, 2U rack, 8-bay, redundant PSU – $3334
QNAP TS-864eU: Intel N5095, 4GB RAM, 2U rack, 8-bay – $3334
QNAP TS-873AeU-RP: AMD V1500B, 4GB RAM, 2U rack, 8-bay, redundant PSU – $1669.63
QNAP TS-873AeU: AMD V1500B, 4GB RAM, 2U rack, 8-bay – $1349
QNAP TS-855eU-RP: Intel C5125, 8GB RAM, 2U rack, 8-bay, redundant PSU – $1999
QNAP TS-855eU: Intel C5125, 8GB RAM, 2U rack, 8-bay – $1999
Synology NAS Recommendations:
Synology RS1221+: AMD V1500B, 4GB RAM, 2U rack, 8-bay – $1367.02
Synology RS1221RP+: AMD V1500B, 4GB RAM, 2U rack, 8-bay, redundant PSU – $1784.22
Additional Considerations:
SSD Setup for Plex: All these NAS units support SSD caching, which can speed up metadata and Plex OS operations. Consider adding two SSDs (e.g., 1TB each) in RAID 1 for Plex system files.
HDD for Storage: Use the remaining bays for high-capacity HDDs (e.g., 8TB or 16TB drives) for media storage and backups.
Backups: For 3+ computers, you can use either dedicated drives in a separate storage pool or partitioning within the existing storage pool. Synology and QNAP both have excellent tools (e.g., Hyper Backup, Hybrid Backup Sync) for managing backups.

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