Plex Server won't start after HDD addition
Posted: 22 Apr 2023, 23:16
Configuration: F4-210, TOS 4.2.41-2203011269, Plex Media Server 1.31.3.6868, two 8-TB hard drives in RAID 0 (Volume #2).
I've already read through other topics and not been able to find an answer.
I recently added a second 8-TB hard drive to my NAS. Because my new drive was slightly smaller than the existing 8-TB drive, I had to back up my files to an external drive and create a new storage pool from scratch. After successfully completing that process, I began moving my media files back to the NAS. I also installed the Plex server (version above) and it said that it installed successfully. However, after installation, the Plex application showed a status of Stopped. I clicked the Start button, the status showed Configuring for a few seconds, then I got an Operation Successful alert. Despite this alert, the status still shows Stopped. Each time I click Start, the same thing happens.
I've tried restarting my NAS several times but nothing has changed. I checked my Permission levels and I have read/write access throughout the entire NAS. I've tried locating the Plex files, but I can't find them anywhere and it almost seems like none of the Plex Media Server files are stored anywhere on the NAS.
The only difference with my previous configuration was a single hard drive in (I believe) a RAID 1 configuration. All other configuration parameters were the same as shown above. Plex Media Server ran on that system with no issues whatsoever. I'd be very grateful for any solutions your could provide.
I've already read through other topics and not been able to find an answer.
I recently added a second 8-TB hard drive to my NAS. Because my new drive was slightly smaller than the existing 8-TB drive, I had to back up my files to an external drive and create a new storage pool from scratch. After successfully completing that process, I began moving my media files back to the NAS. I also installed the Plex server (version above) and it said that it installed successfully. However, after installation, the Plex application showed a status of Stopped. I clicked the Start button, the status showed Configuring for a few seconds, then I got an Operation Successful alert. Despite this alert, the status still shows Stopped. Each time I click Start, the same thing happens.
I've tried restarting my NAS several times but nothing has changed. I checked my Permission levels and I have read/write access throughout the entire NAS. I've tried locating the Plex files, but I can't find them anywhere and it almost seems like none of the Plex Media Server files are stored anywhere on the NAS.
The only difference with my previous configuration was a single hard drive in (I believe) a RAID 1 configuration. All other configuration parameters were the same as shown above. Plex Media Server ran on that system with no issues whatsoever. I'd be very grateful for any solutions your could provide.