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    Jellyfin Forum Off Topic Self-hosting & Homelabs New JF Server Build

     
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    New JF Server Build

    KodiUser1138
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    2025-03-06, 07:30 PM
    I've been planning to build a proper dedicated Jellyfin Server machine for awhile, considering different options for both the server and storage sides. I don't have a specific budget because everything is so fluid and I'm in CAD but I'm not opposed to used equipment. My build concept is for rack mounting and generally headless deployment (learning the fancy IT words). I am uncertain what hardware specs would be best, not Mad Max overkill but will handle my expected requirements with little issue. Once I have that sort of baseline I can determine budget and build. Here is what I am looking for suggestion/information about.

    System:
    Windows based as that is what I know and can implement easiest. When time permits I can look to other possible options.
    Handling full 4K UHD Blu-ray rips, lossless spacial audio, with up to 4 active remote users requiring transcode and 4 local clients

    Server:
    3-4U rack case (on rails)
    Intel based ATX MB (1+ M.2, dual/10Gbps Ethernet, USB 3 etc.)
    Intel CPU?
    64+ GB RAM?
    Intel ARC GPU?
    M.2 SSD for system
    2.5" SSD for "extra" media (movie trailers, posters etc.)
    2.5" SSD for transfer/cache/transcode
    600W+ PSU
    HBA PCI-E card
    Assorted cabeling

    Storage:
    4U rack mount case (on rails)
    3D Print vertical drive caddy trays for storage up to 46 3.5" HDD
    Collection of HDDs
    2 24-port SAS Expanders on PCI-E power risers
    1000W+ PSU
    FANS! (with controller)
    Assorted cabeling

    I have been designing the storage case for awhile, looking at various options. Basically trying to build a 45 Drives style case in a 25" deep case that is essentially just a JBOD disk shelf. No RAID required so drives work independently and can remain sleeping 99% of the time. Not here to debate that issue, it's my preference. Back-up is a near duplicate build off-site.

    Welcome all suggestions and information. Want to build a good system, easy to work with and useable for a good decade all things working well. MY current JF sever is running on a multi-purpose 13 years old machine with NAS/clients for storage.
    JF Wish List:
    IMDb Top250 metadata
    Collection content rules: Library-Title/Sorttitle/Tag/Director/Filename/Contains
    Collection organized by Library
    Collections scanned to editable XML
    Media info show added Collection
    Soundtrack auto link to movie by title/sort/Manual
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    New JF Server Build - by KodiUser1138 - 2025-03-06, 07:30 PM
    RE: New JF Server Build - by TheDreadPirate - 2025-03-07, 02:29 PM
    RE: New JF Server Build - by KodiUser1138 - 2025-03-07, 04:10 PM
    RE: New JF Server Build - by TheDreadPirate - 2025-03-07, 05:29 PM
    RE: New JF Server Build - by KodiUser1138 - 2025-03-07, 06:06 PM
    RE: New JF Server Build - by TheDreadPirate - 2025-03-07, 06:21 PM
    RE: New JF Server Build - by KodiUser1138 - 2025-03-07, 07:50 PM
    RE: New JF Server Build - by TheDreadPirate - 2025-03-07, 08:58 PM
    RE: New JF Server Build - by KodiUser1138 - 2025-03-07, 09:16 PM

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