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Beware, Plex only runs off of USB and not NAS on the R9000
If you're thinking of getting the R9000 so you can get a fast WIFI router/switch (which it is) **and** retire your PC that's currently running Plex think again unless you have a small media library. It was quite the surprise to find that the version of Plex is limited to only accessing media that's on a USB stick attached to the router.
It goes without saying that I think the #1 required feature if you're going to promote your device to act as a Plex server is to have the ability to pull media from a NAS.
Where can you buy a 16TB NAS running Plex, new for less than $500?
Your response adds no value to this thread. One of the key features, which was co-marketed with the Plex team was it's ability to replace your standalone PC Plex server. People should be aware of this "BEFORE THEY BUY", especially if it's a feature that would otherwise expected to be present as is the case with all standard copies of Plex running on said PC Plex server.
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Where can you buy a 16TB NAS running Plex, new for less than $500?
Your response adds no value to this thread. One of the key features, which was co-marketed with the Plex team was it's ability to replace your standalone PC Plex server. People should be aware of this "BEFORE THEY BUY", especially if it's a feature that would otherwise expected to be present as is the case with all standard copies of Plex running on said PC Plex server.
I dont buy it. if one can buy a router which support plex being one of prime reason doesnt mean that he can get plex enabled NAS along with router.
This was prime marketed for Plex build it otherwise a media server which is could connected. Just like full fledged media server cloud enabled.
There is no point having a 10gb port in a router where the available port is only 6 each 1gb and even the ad tech of 4gb gives you effective 1-2gb for a most idle scenario of 5% efficiency.
It will not even consume 60-70%. only a plex server when used online can serve the purpose.
