Advice Needed: Improving My Home Media Server Setup
Advice Needed: Improving My Home Media Server Setup
The original post: /r/torrents by /u/Neither_Matter_654 on 2024-12-31 11:27:03.
Hi all,
I need your help optimizing my current setup, as I’m sure there’s room for improvement.
Current Setup
- Machine 1:
- Hardware: Asrock J5040, 8GB RAM, 2 x 12TB HDDs, 250GB SSD (OS installed).
- Software:
- Operating System: OMV7
- Docker Containers: Plex, Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr, Tautulli (considering Tdarr, but it’s not a priority yet).
- Machine 2:
- Hardware: Raspberry Pi 3, 1TB HDD.
- Software: Transmission Daemon, WireGuard VPN.
Current Workflow
- I use the Raspberry Pi for downloading files via Transmission.
- A script moves the downloaded files from the Raspberry Pi to the OMV7 machine.
Issues
- Seeding Problems:
- Once files are moved to OMV7, I can’t reseed them from the Raspberry Pi.
- Keeping files in both locations (Pi and OMV7) feels inefficient and takes up extra space.
- Manual File Handling:
- Occasionally, I add files manually that are not managed by Radarr or Sonarr.
- These files need to be organized into the correct folders (e.g., “Movies” or “Series”).
Goals
- Keep using the Raspberry Pi for downloading.
- Store a single copy of downloaded files on OMV7 and seed directly from there.
- Ensure manually added files are correctly organized.
How would you recommend setting this up? Any advice on tools or workflow changes would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!