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What is Plex?

Plex is currently a well-received multimedia center. It also provides convenient multimedia streaming services. You only need to install Plex Media Server on the NAS to transfer movies or music from our NAS to your phone or tablet or Watch on TV.
Plex can play almost any media file. In terms of music, Plex supports MP3, M4A, FLAC, WMA and more while support for videos include but is not limited to MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, MOV and DIVX. Plex can also display JPG, PNG, RAW and TBN images.
After installing Plex Media Server to a NAS, a multimedia database can be created. The corresponding database starts scanning and indexing all media files inside the NAS, automatically adding thumbnails and video information. This intuitively organizes files in your Plex library makes them ready to play back.
Plex also supports videos from content providers like YouTube and Vimeo. In addition, plugins such as Plex Online enable support for channels like Netflix, Hulu and CNN.

Plex Supports a Wide Range of Devices

Plex supports a wide range of multimedia players, including, but not limited to Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, and Roku devices. It also supports multimedia playback software for most computing platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox One, and various smart TVs.
Plex Media Server makes your ASUSTOR NAS a powerful multimedia server. Plex can be used with other platforms of players or streaming devices. As long as you are connected to the Internet, log in to your Plex account or use the link server feature provided in Plex. You can use your TV, PC, and any mobile device to stream videos, music, and photos stored on your ASUSTOR NAS, and enjoy high-quality multimedia services anytime, anywhere.

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Smooth Playback with Automatic Transcoding

Video incompatibility is a common problem when playing videos. Plex automatically transcodes and converts videos, making playback easier and more seamless than ever.
ASUSTOR NAS devices inherit ASUS motherboard quality and have been repeatedly positively reviewed by well-known reviewers. ASUSTOR NAS devices provide both performance and quality and the powerful Intel CPU is especially suitable for video playback or transcoding on Plex Media Server. When you use different devices to access videos, or if you encounter format incompatibilities, Plex automatically converts files to playable formats, making playback easier and more convenient.
In addition to conversion capabilities, some NAS devices equipped with Intel processors have built-in graphics processors, which assist Plex to make transcoding faster than CPU transcoding*. A Plex Pass account is required to enable Plex Media Server's hardware accelerated transcoding.

* Please enable Media Mode in ADM Settings to enable Intel QSV hardware transcoding for Lockerstor Gen2, Flashstor and Nimbustor Gen2 NAS devices.

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Get Thirty Days of Plex Pass for Free With ASUSTOR

Plex offers ASUSTOR users a 30-day free trial of Plex Pass. Anyone who downloads Plex Media Server in App Central can apply for an upgrade to a premium account to receive more Plex features.
After installing Plex Media Server and Plex Pass, you’ll be able to watch live TV and record your favorite TV shows with Plex DVR. The high capacity of an ASUSTOR NAS and user-friendly interface storing and managing audio and video entertainment easy.
Plex supports a variety of digital TV tuners and is easy to set up. Click here to learn more about Plex Pass.

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Plex Media Server for All ASUSTOR NAS

Directly download and install the latest version of Plex Media Server from App Central in ADM. After creating a media library in Plex Media Server, audio and video content stored in your NAS will be ready for playback.
ASUSTOR NAS provides a stable hardware environment for Plex Media Server by supporting high-speed networks and multiple forms of transmission, making content consumption easy. With an ASUSTOR NAS, internal capacity can also be customized to your needs as well as offering support for 4K video and audio files.

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Choose an ASUSTOR NAS for Plex today!

AS5402T

AS5404T

AS6702T

AS6704T

FS6706T

FS6712X
CPU Intel Celeron N5105 Quad-Core 2.0GHz (burst up 2.90 GHz) Processor Intel Celeron N5105 Quad-Core 2.0GHz (burst up 2.90 GHz) Processor Intel Celeron N5105 Quad-Core 2.0GHz (burst up 2.90 GHz) Processor Intel Celeron N5105 Quad-Core 2.0GHz (burst up 2.90 GHz) Processor Intel Celeron N5105 Quad-Core 2.0GHz (burst up 2.90 GHz) Processor Intel Celeron N5105 Quad-Core 2.0GHz (burst up 2.90 GHz) Processor
Memory 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (4GB x1, Expandable. Max 16GB) 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (4GB x1, Expandable. Max 16GB) 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (4GB x1, Expandable. Max 16GB) 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (4GB x1, Expandable. Max 16GB) 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (4GB x1, Expandable. Max 16GB) 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (4GB x1, Expandable. Max 16GB)
Transcoding Capabilities 720P,1080P,4K 720P,1080P,4K 720P,1080P,4K 720P,1080P,4K 720P,1080P,4K 720P,1080P,4K
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