Best server version for WD My Cloud EX2

Plex Media Server NAS & Devices
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Server Version#:1.15.4.994
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I am having frequent problems with the Plex server app 1.15.4.994 crashing on my WD My Cloud EX2 when access it from anything other than a local hard wired machine. If accessing wirelessly or remotely it tends to crash fairly often. I have tried multiple devices with different player versions and it doesn’t seem to make a difference. Stopping and restarting the app on the NAS fixes the issue but it is annoying to do frequently and difficult to do remotely.

I was wondering if there was a better Plex server version (maybe an older version?) that plays nicer with the WD My Cloud EX2. I have noticed that the CPU usage tends to run pretty high on the WD My Cloud EX2 while streaming.

Thanks for any help.

Mitch

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I have a WD MyCloud which does not have the ability to run Plex directly on it. I only use it to store all my media. I run the server on a laptop which points to the media on the NAS and it runs great. Do you have a device that you can install the server on vs the NAS Itself?

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Yes, I have considered that but I would want to use a standalone device so that I don’t expose the personal data on my regular PC to a possible data breach. I do not have a spare machine to use for this purpose at present. I also did not really want to buy one right now. I was really hoping to get my MyCloud working, it works great if I use wired devices on my home network.

Thanks,
Mitch

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I am curious, is anyone successfully using Plex server on a WD MyCLoud Ex2?

Mitch

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Can get an NVIDIA Shield to run the PMS and just use the WD NAS for storage. I use this setup and works well for me.

NVIDIA Shield TV | 4K HDR Streaming Media Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075RXV2VR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pYcwDbVBF9TNZ

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I was actually considering that as well.
It makes me wonder if anyone is actually using the WD MyCloud Ex2 as a Plex server or if it was just included as a token feature that doesn’t actually fully work. Since nobody else seems to use it for that functionality.

Mitch

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boa tarde. o meu serividor e nas wd mycloud exe2. sim eu usor como servidor plex e acesso, minha blioteca de filmes pelo nas. eu posso compatilhar meu plex cpm vc.

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I just bought a NVIDIA Shield Pro and want to access the content on my WD MyCloud Ex2 from the Plex server on the Shield. I have not been able to get it to work. I can’t find any helpful instructions on how to set this up. Any assistance would be much appreciated.

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Did you setup a shared folder on the MyCloud for the Shield to access?

Mitch

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Yes I did. Are there any special features that need to be set for the folder?

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I seem to remember that I had to enable media sharing in the share permissions. It has been awhile since I set it up though.

Mitch

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I am running PLEX successfully on my WD EX2 Ultra.

But … the hardware does not support transcoding, of course.

However, if you encode your videos as follows:

  • .MP4 container
  • h.264 video format
  • AAC audio format
  • no sub-titles

And no remote access as that will almost always require transcoding.

So for only local home access, it works fine.

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Ich habe auch die Mycloud 2exUltra. Bei mir bekomm ich den Server einfach nicht zum laufen.
Hast du nen Tipp

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Frrag ich mich auch. Bekomm es einfach nicht zum laufen

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