$200 All-NVMe Mini NAS? Beelink ME Mini Tested! + TrueNAS Setup

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In this video, I review the Beelink ME Mini, a compact, all-NVMe mini NAS powered by the Intel N150 processor. I walk through the complete setup and installation of TrueNAS Community Edition, transforming this low-power, 6x M.2 SSD-capable device into a full-featured home server. Whether you're building a budget DIY NAS, setting up a media server with Jellyfin, or exploring RAIDZ1 performance, this tutorial covers it all. Learn about power efficiency, network speeds, thermal performance, and real-world file transfer benchmarks. If you're looking for a quiet, affordable NAS solution for your home lab, this video is for you. Beelink ME Mini - https://www.bee-link.com/products/beelink-me-mini-n150 Products Highlighted (Amazon Affiliate Links) Beelink ME Mini - https://amzn.to/4kFq1S2 Teamgroup MP33 SSD - https://amzn.to/4jHiq4E Timecodes: 00:00 - Opener 00:37 - Intro / Agenda 01:48 - Specs & Features 03:55 - Build Quality & Materials 05:08 - Setting Up the Device 06:46 - TrueNAS Community Edition Install 10:42 - TrueNAS Community Edition Setup 17:14 - Performance Overview 20:23 - Final Thoughts Find me on Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elevatedsystems X: https://x.com/elevatedsystem1 My Studio Equipment (Paid Links) Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro - https://amzn.to/3tA6ScP Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 - https://amzn.to/2VjqKSR Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300 - https://amzn.to/2WJnxw6 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens - https://amzn.to/3quDgM0 Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens -https://amzn.to/3uv13Of Panasonic LUMIX G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 - https://amzn.to/3A9f9Vi Magnus REX VT-5000 2-Stage Tripod - https://amzn.to/3GxsGJH Neewer 72.4-Inch Camera Tripod - https://amzn.to/3fsRuqU SMALLRIG Parabolic Softbox - https://amzn.to/3Hyvbxt SmallRig RC 120D COB Light - https://amzn.to/3S9Grp4 Kshioe Softbox Lighting Kit - https://amzn.to/3A5vZEq Neewer Camera Slider Motorized - https://amzn.to/3ltX54e Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/3fziRPv SAMSON Q2U Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/3ikExBe Sennheiser XS Wireless Lavalier System - https://amzn.to/3ilSIpA PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor - https://amzn.to/3CcVx4d Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB DAC - https://amzn.to/3ZmyOOO Gator Frameworks Deluxe Boom Stand - https://amzn.to/3fs7Os3 Glide Gear TMP100 Teleprompter - https://amzn.to/3CdgIDy GLEAM Microphone Stand - https://amzn.to/3A4dth5 Davinci Resolve 17 & Speed Editor - https://amzn.to/3fsECRG AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA - https://amzn.to/3CCH5nV Apple 2022 Mac Studio - https://amzn.to/3GXW6mS LG 40WP95C-W 40” 5K2K Display - https://amzn.to/3ZtiiN6 INNOCN 15.6" OLED Portable Monitor. - https://amzn.to/3jEOqgu BenQ ScreenBar Halo - https://amzn.to/3XpUZ52 Audio file(s) provided by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com