TrueNAS Configuration Advice for Media Server
Hi everyone,
I’ve recently decided to upgrade my aging Synology DS716+II to a UGREEN DXP4800 (24GB RAM, 2x 1TB NVMe SSD, 4x 14TB SATA). I tested Unraid first and loved the simplicity, but the user management and security features left me wanting more. TrueNAS Community seems like a better fit on paper, so I’d like to give it a try.
My primary use case is Media hosting (Jellyfin), Download automation (qBittorrent + GlueTun) and *arr stack (Radarr, Sonarr).
I have found several guides but I am still a bit confused. So my question is, what’s the recommended configuration (FS, pool layout, cache, L2ARC, SLOG, etc.) for this setup? As you can guess, I’m aiming for a balance of performance, reliability, and efficiency for media workloads.
Also, any other tips, pitfalls to avoid, or optimizations for TrueNAS in this context?
Thanks in advance for your insights!