Built-in KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and QEMU support transform Unraid from a dedicated NAS into a versatile virtualization workstation.
- GPU Passthrough: Unraid’s standout feature allows users to pass a dedicated discrete graphics card (Nvidia/AMD), keyboard, mouse, and USB controller directly to a Windows 11 VM.
- Real-World Application: Run Unraid as a background storage server while simultaneously using a Windows VM on the same hardware to play AAA games or edit video.
- Resource Management: Pin and isolate specific CPU cores and allocate dedicated RAM to virtual machines to ensure background NAS tasks never degrade VM performance.
Rating: 9/10 for virtualization capabilities.
