700mbps for a 25mbps file

Plex Media Server
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Why would a 25mbps file generate 700mbps when looking at the dashboard? seems to be the file cause it happens on my shield 2019 pro and my windows computer. The file is Dolby VIsion.

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All the files from this particular release group do this. The file is 25mbps but when streaming generats 700+mbps on bandwidth used. And it buffers on direct play(how I found it)

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Upon further investigation, my HDD’s are not getting hit with 700mbps of traffic. so it looks like plex is creating the excess data

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Possibly a poorly muxed file.

If using MKV container, remux the file with MKVToolNix.

If using MP4/M4V container, see these two threads. They describe a similar situation & have a resolution.

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Perfect this worked like a charm thanks for getting back with me.

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