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Video streaming
Is the ReadyNAS 2100 fast enough to act as a media server/storage.
Currently I have a USB3 drive connected to my Nvidia Sheild to play 4k Mkv files.
Will the NAS be able to do the same?
Currently I have a USB3 drive connected to my Nvidia Sheild to play 4k Mkv files.
Will the NAS be able to do the same?
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With the age of the ReadyNAS OS, especially OS4.2.x, you are far better off running whatever streaming app you use on another device and simply using the NAS for storage. I believe the 2100 is fast enough to stream, but I doubt it's fast enough for reliable transcoding.
But with the Shield, you can simply run Kodi or VLC and play directly from a mounted share -- no streaming required.
- Thank you for your reply.
Yup, sorry that’s what I meant :). I wasn’t clear.
Going to use Kodi on Sheild and point it towards the NAS to get the Mkv files. Should be ok?So long as you are using Ethernet or a very fast WIFI protocol for the Shield, yes, 4K should be OK on a single device.
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