Luke 42077 Posted July 30, 2025 Posted July 30, 2025 For this week’s spotlight, we’re focusing on a segment of the Emby community that knows how to get the most out of their hardware: Unraid users. From rack mounted behemoths to complex multi-use setups, these community members have turned their Emby servers into highly optimized powerhouses. Let’s take a look at how three Emby fans have built their Unraid based media servers. User 1: “Overkill? Maybe. Worth it? Definitely.” OS: Unraid CPU: Intel i5-12600 RAM: 128GB Case: Supermicro 847 with 36 drive bays (x2!) Storage: ~300TB using 16–22TB WD UltraStar drives Network: 3Gbps Internet, all remote access handled via a private domain and tunnel Clients: Nvidia Shield (home theater), Onn 4K boxes, Fire Stick 4Ks (friends & family) “All of my streams are direct play thanks to fast internet. I originally used Plex, but Emby’s DVR support for IPTV brought me over. It’s more responsive, plays files better, and just works.” This massive setup was assembled from repurposed hardware and drives collected over time — a perfect example of functional tech recycling taken to impressive heights. User 2: From Dev Work to DJ Sets to Movies OS: Unraid (Dockerized Emby) CPU: Intel Core i7-9700K RAM: 64GB GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1060 Storage: 190TB total 70TB for work-related databases and code 16TB for NVR recordings 1TB for a personal DJ music library Remaining for Emby movies and TV This setup shows how Emby can coexist with serious multitasking. Whether it’s running virtual machines, storing video surveillance, or curating a live DJ collection, Emby shares space with a true all-in-one server. User 3: Evolved Over a Decade (Since Media Browser Days) OS: Unraid CPU: Intel i7-12700K RAM: 128GB DDR5 Storage: 120TB + dual 20TB parity drives Clients: Nvidia Shield, Apple TV 4K, Fire TV Use Case: Family streaming with both direct play and transcoding “This is the 5th iteration of my Emby server. I’ve been using it since the Media Browser days” This user’s setup has evolved into a full-fledged home server, now hosting everything from Emby to Home Assistant. With multiple family members streaming simultaneously, performance and reliability are essential — and this build delivers. Want to Be Featured? Are you an Emby user with a unique setup — whether it’s minimalist or monstrous? We’d love to share your story. Visit the Emby Community Forums and drop your specs, photos (optional), and a few notes on why you chose Emby. You might be featured in an upcoming spotlight! View the full article
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