As an IT professional and tech enthusiast, I rely on my QNAP TS-464 NAS for a wide range of personal and media-related tasks. It serves as the backbone of my home server, hosting my Plex server alongside several Docker-based services, including Tautulli for analytics, PlexTraktSync for seamless media tracking, Paperless-ngx for document management, and even a Garmin sync service that transfers my Withings scale data to Garmin Connect.
For storage, I have two RAID 1 SSDs dedicated to documents and critical files, while my media library is securely stored on four HDDs in RAID 5. This setup ensures both performance and redundancy. Thanks to QNAP’s remote access capabilities, I can watch movies on my phone while traveling and stream music via Plexamp in my car using Android Auto.
What I love about the TS-464 is its balance of usability and advanced features. Beginners can deploy and monitor containers via Container Station, while power users like myself leverage Docker Compose for more complex configurations. QNAP also offers a range of enterprise-grade capabilities, including virtualization and container orchestration, providing enhanced scalability for users with more advanced needs.
To better suit my requirements, I upgraded my TS-464’s hardware with 32GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for all my Docker services and multitasking needs. Additionally, I replaced the stock fan with a Noctua fan, significantly reducing noise levels while maintaining efficient cooling. These upgrades have made my NAS even more reliable and better suited for my personal and media workloads.
I know QNAP NAS devices can be used for so many different purposes, and I’d love to hear from others in the community! What do you use your QNAP NAS for? Any interesting setups, unique workloads, or cool projects? Let’s share and exchange ideas!
The beast, that would need some dust cleaning.
