Can Emby run on Windows USB?

[FatRod 1]

Is it feasible to run emby server for Windows, if Windows 10 is running off of a USB?

 

I'm looking at building a new Emby Server but want to keep the 4 available sata ports free for HDDs. Hence I want to run Windows 10 from a USB stick but I've read that there will be sacrifices in performance.

 

Would it make things like transcoding impossible?

[Luke 42080]

Transoding is cpu bound so you might be OK there. The biggest thing is having the server cache folder on a usb drive might not perform great, but if you decide to try it let us know how it goes. Thanks.

[FatRod 1]

Transoding is cpu bound so you might be OK there. The biggest thing is having the server cache folder on a usb drive might not perform great, but if you decide to try it let us know how it goes. Thanks.

 

No worries, I will do it for science.

[FatRod 1]

Happy to report that this is working without issue.

 

I have Windows 10 running from a 32GB Sandisk CZ80, as well as Emby Server and NextPVR.

 

Full specs are:

 

Norco ITX-S4 Case

Asrock j3455 Mobo and Integrated CPU

8GB Samsung DDR3 1600

2x4TB HDD

2x2TB HDD

PCIe DVT Dual Tuner Card

Seasonic 250w Flex PSU

 

I've got the 4 drives in a Mirrored Storage Space which includes all media, as well as the live TV buffer.

 

All good!

[Luke 42080]

Thanks for the feedback !