Hi, guys, haven't posted here in a while.

I need some opinions. I've got a box ready for use as a media server. I'm wanting to use Debian, so that part is decided.

I'm debating running a network connection to a Raspberry Pi 3 and from there to my flatscreen. I do have a Roku connected to the TV, but am unsure how I could incorporate it.

Any suggestions on suitable media server software? I have used Kodi in the past.

I should probably mention that I am thinking a headless server would be optimal, unless there is anything I am unaware of.

Xeon 3110 @ 3GHz
16 GB DDR2
3 TB storage

Your thoughts, please?

-joe

You have a monster of a transcoder. Might consider Plex.

+1 for Plex.
It just works.

Install Plex Media server.
Goto plex.tv and sign up, for the Plex Pass free account.
Install the plex channel on Roku.

Plex.tv
plextips.com are the 2 sites I used to get mine working.
Roku3

You can also have a look at this one: http://www.universalmediaserver.com/about/

It's a java based media server. Last time I used it (from memory) was pretty easy to setup.

1. Plex(I have used it for years and works great and Roku has a Plex channel which I know because I use it)
2. MiniDLNA which I have played with because Plex is entering that slippery slope of sharing data and can also use w/ Roku
3. MediaTomb which I believe is no longer under active development.
4. Universal Media Server which I don’t really have experience with.
5. Kodi which I use intermittently but sometimes it works great and sometimes it doesn’t. At least in my experience on an rpi2&3