Steps

Preamble

1. The goal of a NAS is to be able to play its multimedia files 24/7 simultaneously
2. While maintaining a high resolution (c.f.: 1080p), a quality sound quality (c.f.: AC3), all in high compression (c.f.: x265)

Components

1. [NAS] Synology brand is very stable, and you have the choice of the number of bays according to your needs
2. /!\ Take the + version to benefit from transcoding compatibility!
3. [SSDs] To make a read and write cache in RAID 1
4. /!\ Check the compatible dimension (c.f.: 2280)!
5. [HDDs] To make a special Synology SHR Raid equivalent to Raid 5
6. /!\ OS and SHR will leave you around 65% of base volume!
7. [Plex Lifetime] To have hardware acceleration (transcodage)
8. /!\ Mandatory if you want to decode H264/H265 and be several simultaneously!
9. [RAMs] To make the most of the other features
10. Example: https://nascompares.com/synology-ds920-nas-20gb-memory-unoffical-upgrade-guide/
11. /!\ Even though officially the limit is low, you can normally increase the maximum!
12. [Inverters] To protect your equipment and especially your HHDs
13. /!\ To calculate VA, take the total Watts used and divide by 0.66!
14. [Fans] To make the NAS very quiet and more efficient
15. /!\ Do not take the PWM model, the FLX model is the most suitable!
16. [Adhesive Gripper Tape] To prevent HDDs from making noise during vibration
17. Example: https://www.reddit.com/r/synology/comments/2tc4og/synology_and_vibration_problems_my_velcro_solution/
18. /!\ Put small pieces between the frame of the HDD and the latter, as well as in its rail in the NAS

Basic settings

1. Go in your internet browser and type: http://find.synology.com/or http://find.quickconnect.to/
2. /!\ Save your IP and Port NAS to be able to access after !
3. Set your "Server name", "Username" and "Password"
4. Create your QuickConnect account
5. Accept Privacy Statement
6. Go to "Control Panel" -> "Hardware Power" -> "Fan Speed Mode" -> Select "Cool Mode"
7. Go to "Storage Manager" -> "Volume" -> Create a volume (Quick)
8. Go to "Storage Manager" -> "SSD Cache" -> Create a volume (Quick)
9. Go in your internet browser and type: https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/
10. /!\ Depends on your CPU, but normally you will select "Synology" -> "64 bits"!
11. Go to "Package Center" -> "Manual install" Plex 64 bits
12. Buy (if you don't have it) Plex Pass to be able to use the transcoding option
13. https://www.plex.tv/plex-pass

User settings

1. Go to "User" -> Be sure the "Admin" and Guest" account are disabled
2. Go to "Regional Options" -> Be sure the current "date and time" are correct
3. Go to "Notification" -> "Email" -> Check "Enable email notifications" with your Gmail
4. Go to "User" -> "Advanced" -> Be sure the "2-Step Verifcation" is enabled for "All users"
5. Go to "User" -> "Advanced" -> Be sure the "User Home" is enabled for "Recycle Bin" also
6. Go to "Theme" -> Select the second one
7. Go to "Hardware & Power" -> Uncheck all "Beep Control"
8. Go to "Security" -> Be sure the "Firewall" is enabled
9. Go to Security" -> "Protection" -> Be sure the "DoS protection" is enabled
10. Go to "Security" -> "Account" -> Be sure "Auto Block" is enabled (4 try in 1 minute, unblock after 30 days)
11. Go to "Security" -> "Advanced" -> Be sure "HTTP Compression" and "Spectre and Meldown Protection" is enabled
12. Go to "Security" -> "Account" -> Be sure "Account Protection" is enabled (4 try in 1 minute, unblock after 60 minutes)
13. Go to "Terminal & SNMP" -> "Terminal" -> Be sure "SSH" is enabled
14. Go to "Resource Monitor" -> "Settings" -> Be sure "Enable usage history" is enabled
15. Go to "External access" -> Add a DDNS on "Synology" service
16. Check on https://account.synology.com/en-global/overview
17. Go to "Shared Folder" -> Edit "Plex" to add read/write access to all users and Bin options
18. Create a folder "Media" in "/volume1/Plex/Library/" and put your folders "Movies" and other
19. (if needed) Go to "Network" -> "General" -> Check "Manually configure DNS" and put your

Update

1. https://www.plex.tv/fr/media-server-downloads/?cat=nas&plat=synology-dsm7
2. Exemple : DS920+ has an Intel Celeron J4125, so x64

Bonus

1. You can also create a shortcut to be able to access your Nas from your Windows Explorer (have a look on article photo)