12-20-2024, 11:27 AM
Thanks for reaching out, and I'm glad to hear that my videos helped you get started with your Asustor AS5402T and TrueNAS Scale setup! I’m also thrilled that you’re considering adding an external GPU for transcoding.
Here's a breakdown of how to proceed with setting up an external GPU on your NAS:
1. Revert to ADM or Keep TrueNAS Scale?
ADM (Asustor’s OS): If you're comfortable with ADM, it’s worth considering as it’s optimized for use with Asustor hardware. ADM might offer better out-of-the-box GPU support, and you might not need to deal with as many manual configurations.
TrueNAS Scale: While TrueNAS Scale can work with external GPUs, the setup may require more configuration, and not all features (like hardware transcoding) are always as seamless as in ADM.
2. Using the M.2 Adapter and External GPU (NVIDIA):
For TrueNAS Scale, ensure that you have the necessary drivers installed for your NVIDIA card. You'll need the nvidia-driver plugin, which can be installed directly through the TrueNAS Scale web interface.
To do this, go to the Apps section in TrueNAS Scale, find and install the NVIDIA GPU Driver package.
In ADM, the external GPU setup is generally easier to handle as ADM has built-in support for GPUs. After connecting your GPU via the M.2 slot and the appropriate adapter, you should be able to configure it directly in the Control Panel under the External Devices section.
3. Transcoding Software:
Plex and Emby are your best bets for managing simultaneous transcoding with the GPU. Make sure to enable hardware transcoding in their settings.
In Plex, you’ll need to enable Hardware Acceleration under Settings > Transcoder.
For Emby, go to Settings > Transcoding > Hardware Acceleration and select your GPU.
4. Monitor GPU Performance:
You can use nvidia-smi in the command line to monitor GPU usage and ensure that it’s being utilized during transcoding. This can help ensure that the external GPU is indeed being recognized and used by the system.
Keep an eye on system performance to ensure you're not bottlenecked by other resources (e.g., CPU or RAM).
5. Driver Issues:
If you encounter any issues with the drivers or transcoding performance, I’d recommend checking the TrueNAS Scale forums or Asustor’s support resources. External GPU configurations can sometimes require custom driver tweaks depending on the GPU and OS.
Here's a breakdown of how to proceed with setting up an external GPU on your NAS:
1. Revert to ADM or Keep TrueNAS Scale?
ADM (Asustor’s OS): If you're comfortable with ADM, it’s worth considering as it’s optimized for use with Asustor hardware. ADM might offer better out-of-the-box GPU support, and you might not need to deal with as many manual configurations.
TrueNAS Scale: While TrueNAS Scale can work with external GPUs, the setup may require more configuration, and not all features (like hardware transcoding) are always as seamless as in ADM.
2. Using the M.2 Adapter and External GPU (NVIDIA):
For TrueNAS Scale, ensure that you have the necessary drivers installed for your NVIDIA card. You'll need the nvidia-driver plugin, which can be installed directly through the TrueNAS Scale web interface.
To do this, go to the Apps section in TrueNAS Scale, find and install the NVIDIA GPU Driver package.
In ADM, the external GPU setup is generally easier to handle as ADM has built-in support for GPUs. After connecting your GPU via the M.2 slot and the appropriate adapter, you should be able to configure it directly in the Control Panel under the External Devices section.
3. Transcoding Software:
Plex and Emby are your best bets for managing simultaneous transcoding with the GPU. Make sure to enable hardware transcoding in their settings.
In Plex, you’ll need to enable Hardware Acceleration under Settings > Transcoder.
For Emby, go to Settings > Transcoding > Hardware Acceleration and select your GPU.
4. Monitor GPU Performance:
You can use nvidia-smi in the command line to monitor GPU usage and ensure that it’s being utilized during transcoding. This can help ensure that the external GPU is indeed being recognized and used by the system.
Keep an eye on system performance to ensure you're not bottlenecked by other resources (e.g., CPU or RAM).
5. Driver Issues:
If you encounter any issues with the drivers or transcoding performance, I’d recommend checking the TrueNAS Scale forums or Asustor’s support resources. External GPU configurations can sometimes require custom driver tweaks depending on the GPU and OS.