NAS Hardware
ASUSTOR
Intel-based NAS units, often good for media and transcoding.
QNAP
Feature-packed NAS hardware for power users. Keep firmware updated.
Seagate IronWolf
IronWolf/IronWolf Pro CMR NAS drives with health management.
Synology
The most polished NAS software (DSM). Check CPU + drive rules before buying.
UGreen NAS
Modern Intel x86 NAS with Quick Sync transcoding and strong value.
WD Red (NAS drives)
WD Red Plus/Pro CMR drives built for 24/7 NAS use.