smokey-chris
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Hi All
I currently have a QNAP 453A which I host windows file sharing from (SMB I think), also websites, but its primary purpose is to run Kodi.
It runs a full Kodi version in what it calls HD Station (a front end for HDMI).
I then use the HDMI out to a HDBT matrix which is routed to each room.
Sorry this info is important as I do not want to use other devices (firesticks, kodi boxes, PC's or apps to access my Kodi).
The 4 drives are now full, and I want to sort of repeat my setup which I love and works well - but with more HDDs and better expansion (less limitation than 4 drives).
I have bought a case, I plan to buy new IronWolf Pro HDDs or WD Reds - and run a RAID.
I have also bought a new AM4 CPU, motherboard and RAM. I will buy a decent GPU at soon.
Can FreeNAS be used to run Kodi. I guess my hope was that it was windows software running within Windows.
If it cannot - as I've seen some posts at it can only be used for PLEX, Embry - which means its not really fit for purpose - is there a way of doing it?
I guess freeNAS is a linux OS - so can it have a Kodi install?
Alternatively are there walk arounds for my application using VMs; and has anyone experience?
If this is the wrong software all together, can anyone help advise an alternative for my application which relies on my goal on having a sole server for running Kodi/hosting files.
Thanks in advance.
Chris
I currently have a QNAP 453A which I host windows file sharing from (SMB I think), also websites, but its primary purpose is to run Kodi.
It runs a full Kodi version in what it calls HD Station (a front end for HDMI).
I then use the HDMI out to a HDBT matrix which is routed to each room.
Sorry this info is important as I do not want to use other devices (firesticks, kodi boxes, PC's or apps to access my Kodi).
The 4 drives are now full, and I want to sort of repeat my setup which I love and works well - but with more HDDs and better expansion (less limitation than 4 drives).
I have bought a case, I plan to buy new IronWolf Pro HDDs or WD Reds - and run a RAID.
I have also bought a new AM4 CPU, motherboard and RAM. I will buy a decent GPU at soon.
Can FreeNAS be used to run Kodi. I guess my hope was that it was windows software running within Windows.
If it cannot - as I've seen some posts at it can only be used for PLEX, Embry - which means its not really fit for purpose - is there a way of doing it?
I guess freeNAS is a linux OS - so can it have a Kodi install?
Alternatively are there walk arounds for my application using VMs; and has anyone experience?
If this is the wrong software all together, can anyone help advise an alternative for my application which relies on my goal on having a sole server for running Kodi/hosting files.
Thanks in advance.
Chris