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[HOW TO] Plex Media Server for N4F Embedded (No
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JoseMR
 by JoseMR » June 9th, 2015, 1:32 am Hardware & Software Guru
Hi again folks, I've prepared another very simple guide on how to install and run the latest Plex
Media Server without Jail setups, for NAS4Free 9.3 x64 Embedded platforms, the Posts: 1252
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recommended installation method. Location: PR
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This method requires the help of mount_unionfs to unify the /usr/local le system in order to
transparently install the Plex package to the mounted location, note that this method will not break
and/or modify your NAS4Free Embedded because will not going to unify /var under any
circumstance.
EDIT: New and improved Plex Media Server Add-On HERE
The steps are very simple to follow, so let's get started.
First decide and create the directories that will be used for unionfs and the Plex Media Server with
your own paths:
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mkdir -p /mnt/data/usr/local <--- Used for mount_unionfs, also where Plex will be install
mkdir /mnt/data/plexdata <--- Where Plex will place metadata, logs etc.
mkdir /mnt/data/plextmp <--- Where Plex will place temporal transcoding.
Now go to System|Advanced|Command scripts and add the following command for mount
/usr/local as PostInit:
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mount_unionfs /mnt/data/usr/local /usr/local
then reboot the server, after reboot from console/SSH type this command:
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df -h
and you should see the newly mounted le system line like this:
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<above>:/mnt/data/usr/local
Secondly, create the Plex user and group.
Go to Access|Groups and add the following info:
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Name: plex
Group ID: 972
Description: Plex media server
Go to Access|Users and add the following info:
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Name: plex
Full Name: Plex media server
User ID: 972
Primary group: plex
Third, add the required Plex parameters to rc.conf.
Go to System|Advanced|rc.conf and add the following info:
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Name: plexmediaserver_plexpass_enable
Value: YES
Comment: Plex enabled
Name: plexmediaserver_plexpass_support_path
Value: /mnt/data/plexdata
Comment: Plex data location
Name: plexmediaserver_plexpass_tmp
Value: /mnt/data/plextmp
Comment: Plex tmp location
Tip: you may want to edit the existing size of /var from 128MB to 256MB to prevent errors while
fetching the Plex package:
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Name: varsize
Value: 256MB
Comment: Default /var size
Last steps to do, install Plex Media Server package and set auto-start on reboots.
Go to System|Advanced|Command scripts and add the following command as PostInit:
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/usr/local/etc/rc.d/plexmediaserver_plexpass start
Now install Plex Media Server from Console/SSH with the following command:
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pkg install plexmediaserver-plexpass
after package installation please skip any on-screen instructions and reboot server.
To access Plex WebGUI: http://nas-ip:32400/web

That's all Enjoy!
To upgrade Plex using this installation method just use the following commands below:
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Stop Plex Media Server
# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/plexmediaserver_plexpass stop
Install Plex Media Server

# pkg install plexmediaserver-plexpass
Skip any on-screen instructions and reboot server.
This will reinstall Plex over the previous Plex installation replacing old les with the new ones, and
Plex will reload the existing libraries, con guration and metadata as they are located in the
plexdata folder.
If you still want to install also upgrade packages in a normal fashion using this installation method
please read This
Currently tested and working on NAS4Free 9.3 x64 Embedded with either UFS/ZFS mount points.
Notes:
1) Stay aware of the Bugs/Limitations of mount_unionfs
2) Please never unify the entire /var directory as this leads to strange behaviors/breakage, read
more Here
3) Be aware that there is some strange bug/issues with NAS4Free 10.1 and Plex, for some reasons
the main Plex service crash/exit on signal 6 by itself, so this method is currently working on
NAS4Free 9.3 so far.
Disclaimer: This Plex Media Server installation guide is provided AS-IS and I'm not responsible for
any data loss or damage caused by the instructions provided in this guide, use at your own risk.
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 by ernie » June 9th, 2015, 6:59 am

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Thanks JoseMR for this.
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 by JoseMR » June 9th, 2015, 7:49 am

JoseMR
Hello ernie, there is virtually no difference regarding performance afaik, however some Hardware & Software Guru
users(including me) have experienced some networks issues where Plex/DLNA are not visible on
the network if running within a jail, so the IP needs to be entered manually on each device and Posts: 1252
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#4
 by tigerdog » June 24th, 2015, 7:02 pm

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How much memory is consumed by Plex? I'm currently using 9.2.0.1 x86 embedded and MiniDLNA Starter
as server. This con g uses only 19% of my server's (small) 797M memory (1G total). Can Plex run
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 by raulfg3 » June 24th, 2015, 10:15 pm

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 by JoseMR » June 24th, 2015, 11:04 pm

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As raulfg3 said, you can try it(Plex is x64 only), just monitor the RAM/CPU usage during streaming, Hardware & Software Guru
but remember Plex uses more CPU during transcoding rather than RAM, so try streaming any
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 by MikeMac » June 24th, 2015, 11:54 pm Forum Moderator
I personally had installed Plex into chroot (created by Finch). There is an advantage over jailed
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More, I use chroot on a separate dataset and have snapshot functionality similar to root on zfs, but
on embedded nas4free.
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 by tigerdog » June 25th, 2015, 1:21 am

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Thank you for the feedback. I do not intend to transcode at all, so lack of CPU shouldn't be an Starter
issue. The application is purely for streaming audio and video in the stored format, typically FLAC,
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Hi MikeMac good point about chroot, I've used Finch before and it had some advantages over Hardware & Software Guru
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Also with this method I got Plex running in just few minutes with only few settings through the
WebGUI and very minimal CLI.
But yes, not every application can run without /var like in this method, in that case Jails is the way
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Hi tigerdog, streaming direct media should not be an issue, I've tested Plex from a VM before and Hardware & Software Guru
direct play utilize little RAM, unless you are streaming them from a ZFS pool, in that case the le will
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 by tigerdog » June 25th, 2015, 2:04 am

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 by lindsay » June 25th, 2015, 2:50 pm

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As i have a plexpass i can download new, but how do you update/upgrade PLEX?
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 by JoseMR » June 25th, 2015, 8:40 pm

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 lindsay wrote:
As i have a plexpass i can download new, but how do you update/upgrade PLEX?
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Upgrading packages inside a chroot/jail should be like in a normal FreeBSD install, just use pkg
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Regarding the Plex package plexmediaserver is the old Plex package name, is now called
plexmediaserver-plexpass(don't requires Plexpass membership for free usage) so you may have
to uninstall the old Plex package before install the new Plex server.
To upgrade Plex using the installation method on this thread just use the following commands
below:
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Stop Plex Media Server
# /usr/local/etc/rc.d/plexmediaserver_plexpass stop
Install Plex Media Server
# pkg install plexmediaserver-plexpass
Skip onscreen instructions and reboot.
This will reinstall Plex over the previous Plex installation replacing old les with the new ones, and
Plex will reload the existing libraries, con guration and metadata as they are located in the
plexdata folder.
Regards
EDIT:
If you want to install also upgrade packages in a normal fashion you must unify /var/db in order
for the system to be aware of the installed packages
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mount_unionfs /mnt/data/var/db /var/db
I have tested it under a VM and it don't break NAS4Free Embedded WebGUI and I found no strange
behaviors so far, though I'm still testing this on real hardware, so proceed at your own risk.
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 by ernie » July 4th, 2015, 2:21 pm

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Hello
I am installing as your post. Posts: 1424

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On this second nas, if I don't want that Plex is launched I think that I need to not put this
/usr/local/etc/rc.d/plexmediaserver_plexpass start
in script as postinit.
Am I rigth ?
I would like avoid 2 dlna plex at same time on my network.
And with the rst step I don't have:

I create a dataset 'plex' where I create the 3 folders. I put mount_unionfs command, I reboot, but
the command df -h doesn't show:
only :
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nas4free1: ~ # df -h
Filesystem Size Used Avail Capacity M
/dev/xmd0 119M 34M 85M 29% /
devfs 1.0k 1.0k 0B 100% /
/dev/xmd1 719M 247M 471M 34% /
procfs 4.0k 4.0k 0B 100% /
/dev/ufsid/54eda96ee0269960 902G 803G 26G 97% /
pool1 3.0T 18G 3T 1% /
pool1/apple 3T 1.7G 3T 0% /
pool1/btsync 3T 52M 3T 0% /
pool1/documents 3.0T 57G 3T 2% /
pool1/extensions 3T 44M 3T 0% /
Is mount_unionfs reserved to folder and no dataset ?
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 by JoseMR » July 7th, 2015, 5:18 pm

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 ernie wrote:
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Am I rigth ?
Correct, don't put that line to PostInit if Embedded, also you may want to edit the parameter
plexmediaserver_plexpass_enable and change to NO or just delete the parameter under
System|Advanced|rc.conf to prevent it from starting manually as well.
 ernie wrote:
And with the rst step I don't have:
I create a dataset 'plex' where I create the 3 folders. I put mount_unionfs command, I reboot, but
the command df -h doesn't show:
/mnt/data/usr/local is the path on my example, you need to edit the path with your own, for
example /mnt/pool1/plexdataset.
 ernie wrote:
Is mount_unionfs reserved to folder and no dataset ?
Unionfs works on UFS and ZFS directories under FreeBSD.
However I've noticed that you have /usr/local and /var/db already mounted:
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<below>:/mnt/pool1/sup/opt/usr_local 6T 6T 471M 100% /u
<below>:/mnt/pool1/sup/opt/var_db_pkg 3T 3T 90M 100% /v
DO NOT try to duplicate /usr/local, /var/db system directories or you will end up with a Server
internal error and unresponsive Console/SSH, and booting from LiveCD/USB is required to
x/replace the con g.xml
If you need Plex just use pkg install plexmediaserver-plexpass and mannually add the required
parameters to System|Advanced|Command scripts, System|Advanced|rc.conf and Access|Users
and Groups on the main Server.
Also you may want to try and play with Plex under a VM before making changes, the easiest way
to get Plex up and running in minutes is with my ezPlex Add-On script, it will auto create an Unionfs
under Embedded or natively install if Full followed by the required WebGUI entries.
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ernie
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These mount comes from zrep. So if I understood correctly, I need only to launch the installation
and the con guration of variables in nas4free. Am I right ?
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 by JoseMR » July 8th, 2015, 1:45 am

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 ernie wrote:
These mount comes from zrep. So if I understood correctly, I need only to launch the installation
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add the Plex entries on the WebGUI.
Since ezPlex will look for directory patterns like /usr/local and var/db on the current directory,
ezPlex is not an option unless you temporary disable the unionfs reboot and x the /usr_local,
/var_db directory patterns(not recommended)
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ernie
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Hello JoseMR,
One question more. You write: Posts: 1424

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DO NOT try to duplicate /usr/local, /var/db system directories or you will end up with a Server
internal error and unresponsive Console/SSH, and booting from LiveCD/USB is required to
x/replace the con g.xml
OK but in fact I have also phpvbox which has an issue:
- phpvbox:
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<below>:/mnt/pool1/vbox/install/usr_local 3T 3T 471M 100% /u
-zrep:
CODE: SELECT ALL

<below>:/mnt/pool1/sup/opt/usr_local 6T 6T 471M 100% /u
<below>:/mnt/pool1/sup/opt/var_db_pkg 3T 3T 90M 100% /v
So there is already a con ict, isn't it ?
Do I use in fact the mount of phpvbox for also zrep and also Plex ?
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Hello, I usually recommend to use only one Unionfs instance for /usr/local and /var/db in the Hardware & Software Guru
same disk/dataset location for installing packages, as multiple unionfs on /usr/local and/or
/var/db could result in unexpected behaviours like I experienced while playing on VM's before. Posts: 1252
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However if your system is working as expected, please don't try to x, it could lead you to start over
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Do I use in fact the mount of phpvbox for also zrep and also Plex ?
Yes, Unionfs will just unify/extend /urs/loca/ and /var/db in order for the system transparently
install packages like a native FreeBSD installation, thats why I never give unionfs directory a name
related with a speci c package, because unionfs is for every package you install, therefore
preventing confusion.
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ernie
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If I leave as it, one question:
1) which mount union do I need to use for Plex : zrep or phpvbox ? Posts: 1424
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It will be good perhaps for add-on/extensions to have a reference rule for mount union : all will
use mount union in /pool/addon/var or /pool/addon/usr
where pool can change but not the end.
It will perhaps simplify compatibility between extensions/add on.
Thanks for your answer, and feel free to comment my last remark/proposition.
Edit
Based on a discussion with Sea1150, more information.
Zrep is using a mount on the lower layer.
Phpvbox is on the upper layer.
So it works.
Now a question: which layer plex will see ? I think the upper layer.
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 by JoseMR » July 12th, 2015, 3:14 am

JoseMR
 ernie wrote:
If I leave as it, one question: Posts: 1252
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1) which mount union do I need to use for Plex : zrep or phpvbox ? Contact: 
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You can use any existing /usr/local Unionfs for Plex, /var/db is optional but recommended for the
system be aware of the installed packages so you can easily update/upgrade/delete them with
pkg command, zrep union seems okay except for the lower layer.
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2) if I use ezplex, which folder will be used ? mount of zrep or phpvbox ?
You can use ezPlex.php on any existing /usr/local, /var/db unions, however your unionfs has an
odd directory structure: /usr_local instead /usr/local same with /var_db.
The problem is that ezPlex will auto create/mount the Unionfs for you or skip the creation/mount if
the directories exist, but the directory structure needs to be for example:
/mnt/pool1/sup/opt/usr/local same with /var/db, so installing by hand is preferred.
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It will be good perhaps for add-on/extensions to have a reference rule for mount union : all will
use mount union in /pool/addon/var or /pool/addon/usr
where pool can change but not the end.
It will perhaps simplify compatibility between extensions/add on.
If I understand correctly you should not worry about Extensions compatibility issues, Extensions like
TheBrig, Extended-GUI and so on, they are simply scripts and php web pages to add extra
functionality to NAS4Free and can be installed on any dedicated persistent location, however is
mandatory to install of cial FreeBSD packages under Unionfs or Jails on NAS4Free Embedded ,
since the default install location for FreeBSD packages is /usr/local, and the pkg database is
located by default in /var/db.
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Edit
Based on a discussion with Sea1150, more information.
Zrep is using a mount on the lower layer.
Phpvbox is on the upper layer.
So it works.
Now a question: which layer plex will see ? I think the upper layer.
Based in my experience, I've tested and had no success with Plex on the lower layer(below)
unions, and expected results in the upper layer.
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 by ernie » July 12th, 2015, 9:43 am

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Thanks JoseMR
Zrep is using lower layer. Plex will use supper layer. Posts: 1424
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JoseMR
 ernie wrote:
Thanks JoseMR Posts: 1252
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It really don't matter unless you plan to run ezPlex.php or just want to x the directory structure to
its default on purpose.
If you planning on x the directory structure to look like /usr/local instead of usr_local you need to
temporarily disable the union_mount PostInit commands and reboot .
After reboot verify with df -h if no unionfs is mounted, then rename usr_local to local then create a
directory called usr in the same dir of local then move local directory to usr, same apply to var_db
Then re-enable the mount_unionfs PostInit commands with the new directory structure. e.g:
mount_unionfs -o below /mnt/pool1/sup/opt/usr/local and same for /var/db
If you feel uncomfortable with the console/ssh, the easiest way to accomplish this is with WinSCP
or Filezilla
Note than Plex run on upper layer as previously commented.
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 by ernie » July 13th, 2015, 9:30 am

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Thanks JoseMR. I Will test it
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 by eddi1984 » April 22nd, 2016, 6:49 pm
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I am following the instructions to the "t", however, after the reboot, the directories that I created
(/mnt/data/usr/local) are gone after the reboot. What am I missing.
I have nas4free 10.2.0.2 - Prester (revision 2545).
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 by JoseMR » April 22nd, 2016, 11:51 pm

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Hello welcome to the forum, you need to create the directories on a persistent data location i.e Hardware & Software Guru
your shared disk, also remember if you will try UnionFS to install packages, make sure is UFS, since
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EDIT: New and improved Plex Media Server Add-On HERE

The steps are very simple to follow, so let's get started.

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Secondly, create the Plex user and group.

Go to Access|Groups and add the following info:

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Go to Access|Users and add the following info:

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Third, add the required Plex parameters to rc.conf.

Go to System|Advanced|rc.conf and add the following info:

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Go to System|Advanced|Command scripts and add the following command as PostInit:

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To access Plex WebGUI: http://nas-ip:32400/web

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Install Plex Media Server

Skip any on-screen instructions and reboot server.

 by ernie » June 9th, 2015, 6:59 am

I have a noob question: Posts: 1424

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 by JoseMR » June 9th, 2015, 7:49 am

 by tigerdog » June 24th, 2015, 7:02 pm

 by raulfg3 » June 24th, 2015, 10:15 pm

 by JoseMR » June 24th, 2015, 11:04 pm

 by tigerdog » June 25th, 2015, 1:21 am

 by JoseMR » June 25th, 2015, 1:31 am

 by JoseMR » June 25th, 2015, 1:36 am

 by tigerdog » June 25th, 2015, 2:04 am

 by lindsay » June 25th, 2015, 2:50 pm

XigmaNAS Box-1 11.2.0.4 - Omnius (revision 6625)

 by JoseMR » June 25th, 2015, 8:40 pm

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Skip onscreen instructions and reboot.

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 by ernie » July 4th, 2015, 2:21 pm

I am installing as your post. Posts: 1424

I would like avoid 2 dlna plex at same time on my network.

And with the rst step I don't have:

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Is mount_unionfs reserved to folder and no dataset ?

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 by JoseMR » July 7th, 2015, 5:18 pm

Unionfs works on UFS and ZFS directories under FreeBSD.

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 by ernie » July 7th, 2015, 11:07 pm

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 by JoseMR » July 8th, 2015, 1:45 am

 by ernie » July 11th, 2015, 2:49 pm

One question more. You write: Posts: 1424

OK but in fact I have also phpvbox which has an issue:

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So there is already a con ict, isn't it ?