Personal Dilemma (server is underutilized)

[DLMJOSLIN]

Hello All,

I have a problem... I built a server mostly for using Plex Media Server, and storing all my media files. The server is always on that way if my family wants to utilize Plex they may do so, I also set up user shares so that my family can store whatever from their personal computers if need be.

My problem is I rarely have time to actually sit down and watch anything and my family hasn't used Plex or their shares in around 3 months. I feel like its a waste of a capable machine as well as electricity.

Does anyone have input on finding more ways to utilize the current server build or ideas on how to move forward and get the most use from this machine?

OS: FreeNAS 9.10
Plugins: PMS 1.5.5.3634 running in a jail on FreeNAS 9.10.2-U5
Motherboard: ASUS Z97-E
CPU: Intel Intel Core i7-4770 @ 3.40GHz (Passmark: 9797)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 W/ Dual NF-A15 140 mm Fans
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB kit (8GBx2) DDR3 PC3-12800
Storage: 3x WD Red NAS 3TB IntelliPower 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" WD30EFRX (RAIDZ1... I think?)
Power Supply: Thermaltake ToughPower 550W 80+ Gold Semi-Modular
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB II EVO

 

[audie-tron25]

There's a lot of options but it really depends on whether it's worth it for you.

Off the top of my head:
- Automated backups from PC's
- DNS server & cache
- Installing an extra NIC and running PFSense (can set up queue control)