Network & Remote Access
What's the recommended NFS setup for multi-node?
What's the recommended NFS setup for multi-node?
Multi-node encoding requires shared storage. NFS setup:Server (NAS/Unraid):Client (Worker Nodes):Performance Requirements:
Tuning:Common Issues:
SMB Alternative:
| Library Size | Recommended Speed | Note |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 TB | 1 Gbps | Adequate for 1080p |
| 1-5 TB | 2.5 Gbps | Better for 4K |
| > 5 TB | 10 Gbps | Ideal for multi-node |
| Issue | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Stale file handle | NFS share restarted | Remount NFS |
| Permission denied | no_root_squash missing | Update exports |
| Slow encoding | 100 Mbps network | Upgrade to 1 Gbps+ |
- Not recommended (slower than NFS)
- Use if NFS unavailable (Windows hosts)
- Enable SMB 3.0+ for performance
How do I monitor encoding progress remotely?
How do I monitor encoding progress remotely?
BitBonsai provides multiple monitoring options:1. Web UI (Mobile-Friendly)2. API EndpointsGet your JWT token from the browser developer tools (F12 → Application → Local Storage → 3. WebSocket (Real-Time Updates)4. Notifications (Planned)See Monitoring Guide for dashboards.
token).- Email alerts on job completion/failure
- Discord webhooks
- Pushover/Telegram integration
- Enable port forwarding (3100, 4210)
- Use VPN for secure remote access (Tailscale, WireGuard)
- Or reverse proxy with SSL (Nginx, Caddy)