[fishypops]

I want a device on my network that would enable me to serve files at the VERY BEST speed.
This device would have say up to 1tb of capacity, but could be less than 250gb.

I have UNRAID Plus running Version 6.1.9.
I really like UNRAID and have been running in for more than 5 years now. Very happy.
In Writing to UNRAID the speed is not mind blowing. And that is perfectly fine.
I use UNRAID mostly as a media file server for my Home entertainment. Also for my documents and photo's.
I only have 4 slots on my UNRAID mobo, all used up. (parity +3). I don't want to mess around with Cache drives and adding one will mean purchasing more hardware to accomodate it.

I am considering the following course of action:
Retain all my older movies, shows, documents on UNRAID.
Employ a new device/system to store most Recent / Current files
Periodically copy this category of files to my UNRAID

The upshot would be that UNRAID acts as my secure data storage backup and "older media files" server.
Whilst the other 'system' would receive and serve the newest files at maximum possible speed.

Setup:
I have an ONHUB router running wireless AC.
Wired connection to 5 port TPlink switch
Wired connection to UNRAID
Philips Hue + Smartthings Hub
All other devices are wirelessly connected to the router
My devices are 3 windows PC's
2 Nexus players
1 Nvidia Shield Media player

Question:
How should i serve files the very fastest ?
Should I get a device to attach to the router via USB ?
What is best ?

Thanks.

[nickr]

Fastest way is to wire everything.

[DJ_Izumi]

Erm, it sounds like your setup would already saturate 1gbe Ethernet, so I don't see the motivation for more LAN bandwidth unless you were serving a ridiculas number of local clients. o.O

[Livin]

Token ring... Rocks

Hahah

Your post is kinda confusing as much of what you quote has nothing to do with file serving... Do you mean streaming media ? For streaming media, even at 1080p, all you need is gig ethernet... Your file server is irrelevant as even a usb 3 hard drive can stream faster than you need. If you want wireless streaming then you should go test in your own home... Lots of variables affect wifi.



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