Update software on Drobo NAS
Hi, usually I get a prompt to update my Plex software running on Drobo NAS but since about 3 months I have not be able to upgrade the Plex software on my Drobo 5N. Anyone that can please help me to get...
View ArticleAlbum Artwork for Movies Not Updating
This started about a month ago, any new movies I added to my library do not add album artwork. I tried erasing the com.plexapp.agents.themoviedb Cache and then refreshed my entire Movie Library. This...
View ArticleDrobo 5N2
Drobo just released a new NAS called "Drobo 5N2". It's suppose to have an upgraded processor for increased speed and throughput, as well as nearly twice the performance of the original 5N. I wonder how...
View ArticlePlex Server on Dropbox works fine for 3 hours then cannot be found. Help!
Hi, I've been unable to use Plex for the last few weeks as when I start Plex server on my Drobo 5N it works perfectly for all clients.... but only for about three hours. Then no client is able to find...
View ArticleWhere can I find steps for a manual update? to Version 1.5.3.3580
hi Folks, where can I find steps for a server manual update? (Version 1.5.3.3580 An update is available.) Running Plex server on Drobo5N, dowloaded the tar file to a MacOS, web client and Plex app...
View ArticlePlex Server does not restart automatically after Drobo 5N restart?
How do I correct the issue of the Plex Server not automatically restarting after a Drobo 5N restart? The default version of Plex Server that ships with Drobo 5N auto starts after you restart the Drobo....
View ArticleThis server is not powerful enough to convert video
I just started getting this error when trying to stream through the web. It seems mainly isolated to .avi files from what I can see. This wasn't happening before. I can't seem to find anything on the...
View ArticleHow to find older versions
I've been running into daily bugs in the DVR feature, as reported in various threads: https://forums.plex.tv/discussion/279504/recordings-stuck-in-grab-folder...
View ArticleUpdate Plex on Drobo
Hi guys, Latest Drobo 5N appears to be 0.9.8.4.125. How can I upgrade from 0.9.7.26? Am I missing anything? Thanks,
View ArticlePossible for Drobo Plex Server accessing other drives on network?
I have been running a Plex server on my PC for a few years.... Server on PC with 2 WD External Drives on the network that the server accesses for media. I recently took the plunge and purchased a Drobo...
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Poor performance of Plex on a Samsung TV via Drobo 5N
Actually, poor performance isn't quite accurate. It just doesn't work. I have a Drobo 5N with Plex installed on it. The Drobo has 4x 4TB drives, all very quick and brand new. I also have an SSD...
View ArticleMark Multiple TV Episode as Watched
Just imported my Library. I can see how to mark multiple Movies as watched (holding down shift etc), but how do you mark multiple episodes within a TV season as watched. In Safari if I hold shift...
View ArticlePlex Server start and load automatically upon starting Drobo5N
I have a Drobo5N as my NAS and am running Plex Server on it. It works great except for one small aggravating issue, when I turn the Drobo off for any reason Plex Server does not startup and I have to...
View ArticleDrobo incorrect notification about update
The Drobo dashboard constantly throws its red popup message that I have an app (Plex) that needs updating. I know how to update it manually - and it is currently up to date with the most current...
View ArticleVersion 1.9.6.4429 freezes when processing photos
I saw a post from September about that version locking up, without any responses. I just bought a lifetime plexpass a few weeks ago, and I've had repeated problems with Plex locking up on my Drobo5N...
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Why can't I select high quality streams remotely?
I am using plex server 1.9.7.4460 for OSX, and when connecting remotely via the web app I cannot select anything but the lowest quality. The highest it will let me go is 328p .7 Mbps. My upload and...
View ArticleDoes the premium subscription offer a solution to my pet peeve?
The main thing that has stopped me from purchasing is the inability to NOT start (say Roku) with recent pictures but INSTEAD go DIRECTLY to the picture FOLDERS. I am using a Drobo NAS and organization...
View ArticleHow to manually install the Plex App
There are several ways to install a Drobo App onto the Drobo 5N. From your host connect to the DroboApps share using explorer for Windows, finder for Mac, and command-line if using Linux (e.g....
View Articletrying to install plex manually on 5N2
While attempting to drop the plex update into the "DroboApps"folder... My home domain prompts me to authenticate on the "home" domain. If I type ".\admin" it just switches to "Domain: Local Computer" I...
View ArticleDrobo 5N unavailable or offline
The connection to my Drobo 5N is very unreliable using Plex and I keep getting a message on both the Xbox and PS4 that the Drobo is offline or unreachable. The problem is, it isn't. I can connect to...
View ArticleDrobo 5N - HDHomeRun Extend - Plex Live TV Issues
Sorry if this has been covered already, the search function didn't find much relevant info on the problem I am having. I recently purchased an HDHomeRun Extend. My intentions were to network that tuner...
View ArticleManually updating Plex Media Server
So I have a Drobo 5n and I have noticed that a new update is available for my media server (Version 1.11.0.4666). I have downloaded the update, but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to...
View ArticleCONSTANT Dashboard load issue
I have a LOT of content, over 21 thousand movies, 1200+ complete TV programs, 100+ Tb of music, and EVERY time I load up, I have to hit retry over and over again until the dashboard loads. I have this...
View ArticleSeperate 2 films of the same name
I have a film called I Am Legend and for those of you that did not know this film was produced with 2 endings. I have both however plex only sees them as 1 film. Does anyone know if you can separate...
View ArticleUsing a Drobo for storage but MacMini for Plex Server
I used to use my MacMini as a PMS but storage was limited. I've had a Drobo 5N with all my movie content on it but can't transcode on it - (I know all about this as and I've read extensively on the...
View ArticleServer not powerful enough...can't find server...periodic errors
So, I am not a Plex expert. However, I have been enjoying it for several years, but lately, I keep running into annoying errors, extended buffering sessions, server not powerful enough, can't find...
View ArticleTV and movie images not appearing on media server
My media server has recently stopped showing any of my movie or TV images. On my dashboard all images appear as normal, but when I try to watch through the plex app on my TV they're all blank. I'm...
View ArticleNetgear Nighthawk R7000 and Plex External Access - Drobo 5N
All - I have never been able to get my Drobo Plex available outside of my network, even though I have tried all of the steps outlined on the Plex site. I have turned on and off uPNP, manually forwarded...
View ArticleCan't claim server
I've been running plex media server for a while from a Drobo NAS, then connecting via the Roku app to my TV. Recently I changed/updated my setup, with a new router and updated server version. Now i am...
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A problem has been detected with a core component of Plex Media Server.
I've been running plex on my Drobo5N for a while, recently i was having trouble with the dashboards in plex. after much attempts to fix, i decided to reinstall all my plex files. after uninstall and...
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