Open Source
OpenMediaVault is free to use and customize, thanks to its open-source nature. This allows users to modify and extend the software to better suit their needs.
User-Friendly Interface
OpenMediaVault offers a simple web-based interface that makes it easy for users of all skill levels to set up and manage their storage solutions.
Plugin Support
The platform supports a wide range of plugins, enabling users to add additional functionalities like media servers, backup solutions, and more.
Regular Updates
The community and developers frequently update the software, ensuring it stays current with new features and security patches.
Wide Hardware Compatibility
OpenMediaVault is compatible with a wide range of hardware, from low-powered single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi to more robust server setups.
Community Support
There is a strong community around OpenMediaVault that provides support, shares guides, and develops plugins to extend its functionality.
I’m using openmediavault.org for my “NAS” OS. No desktop, but it does have a good web-based GUI. To automount your NAS drive, you’d have to modify your fstab file. Lots of good tutorials online.
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over 1 year ago
Basically, there a few options to start with. The most decent ones are TrueNAS/FreeNAS (https://www.truenas.com/) , OMV (openmediavault.org), both supports zfs. Also, you can look into UnRAID (https://unraid.net/) which allows you to scale easily. Also, some info on zfs https://www.enterprisestorageforum.com/hardware/10-reasons-why-zfs-rocks/ https://www.starwindsoftware.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-zfs.
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almost 2 years ago
I have 5 Optiplex 3010’s (i3-3rd Gen processors) sitting in my closet with 4GB RAM that would work just fine as a direct play Plex server with openmediavault as it’s OS. And should even HW Transcode a couple of 1080p files with a Plex Pass.
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about 2 years ago
Wow, I’m on a Debian based headloess OS (openmediavault.org) and my update was much easier.
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about 2 years ago
The link that u/Fribbtastic had quite a bit of detail. Or there is always r/linux4noobs. I don’t have mine installed on Mint and the GUI of my openmediavault.org OS is quite a bit different (I.e. There is no desktop, only a web interface/command line). But the command line should be the same for all distros built off of Debian.
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about 2 years ago
Once I got all the correct settings on my server and clients the only problems I’ve had is the ones that I have no control over (I.e Plex issue on their end). Other than that it has been rock solid running on https://openmediavault.org since 2017.
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almost 3 years ago
I’ve been running OpenMediaVault and Plex since 2017. I also use this machine for my file server for my personal files, Tautulli and it is my PiHole. My next project will probably be NextCloud on the server since it has been so reliable …even on 9+ year old Dell 7010.
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almost 3 years ago
I’m running OMV https://openmediavault.org/ and in the web gui I have an option to disable the sleeping of each drive. (Mine spin 24/7/365 so that I don’t have to wait for them to “wake up”). Each OS is different, a Google search may help.
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almost 3 years ago
FreeNAS or OpenMediaVault can be run on something as small as a Raspberry pi. Plug in your USB HDD and go.
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about 3 years ago
Anyway, I also use ZFS. My server distro of choice is OpenMediaVault, which has a great ZFS plugin that allows easy management via Web UI.
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over 3 years ago
