(12-27-2024, 10:00 PM)Enquiries Wrote: I am looking to store all my Movies, TV Shows, Doodle Jump Music, Photos on a NAS or DAS so I can view them on my Apple TV box or Plex on an Apple TV Box. I bought the 4 bay Ugreen NAS on the kick Starter and still have not loaded it. Can that NAS be used as a DAS for my Mac mini M1? It it silly to do so? I have no desire to watch movies away from my home. Should I sell this and get a DAS? As you can tell I know nothing about NAS or DAS.
Thank you!!!
Jeff
Hey Jeff, it’s not silly at all! The Ugreen 4-bay NAS can be used as a DAS for your Mac mini M1, as long as it supports USB connection (which most do). If you're only planning to access media at home, a DAS might be more straightforward, especially if you're looking for faster speeds and simpler setup. However, a NAS gives you more flexibility for future needs like remote access. It depends on your long-term goals, but either option should work for Plex and Apple TV!