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Let's first explain what Roon OS is, and then we can talk about Roon Optimized Core Kit. Roon OS is a custom Linux-based operating system, tailored for running Roon Server and providing a best-in-class, appliance-type user experience. Roon OS boots...
However, I own an Intel NUC 12 Pro with i5 vpro chip.
a) It is a real (albeit the last) Intel NUC series?
b) It is similar to “Intel NUC12WSHi5”?
c) I use it for private purposes and it is NOT connected to any company or private domain.
Please tell me if I can install Roon Rock and move to Roon 3.0. soon?
Also, how do I move my library files (I make regular backups) to the new ROCK Roon Server?
Kind regards,
Hans
mjw
(See you in the major leagues, Jack.)
June 8, 2026, 12:54pm
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I have moved your post to Roon Software Discussion . Please don’t post directly in Support . Instead, please follow this link to provide the details of your case to Technical Support: Technical Support Request .
As you have said, Roon publishes a list of supported hardware. Consequently, their response will be that the Intel NUC 12 Pro is unsupported and may not work with Roon OS.
However, a search of the forum shows that this model can run Roon OS. Note that their is no difference between identical models made by Asus or Intel.
Hi Benjamin,
I have an Asus NUC 12 pro as the server running ROCK.
And attached a Crucial x10 pro SSD to hold my DSD/DSF files - my guess is that is what is causing those exfat errors. It’s not a boot drive so not sure they matter?
But I can copy all the music off, reformat it, and copy the music back.
But that’s not the music that Roon is having trouble with. Rather it’s on an external array attached to my Mac, written to by iTunes, and SMB shared to the ROCK. It’s worked pretty well fo…
Suedkiez
(Just a fellow user like you)
June 8, 2026, 1:07pm
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For the migration, follow the order of steps in the documentation
If you're setting up ROCK, and your Roon Core had previously been running on Mac, Windows, or Linux, you'll need to migrate your Roon database. Your database includes your playlists, edits, play history, tags, settings, and more. This guide will walk...