Server Version#: 1.43.0.10492-121068a07
When initiating a library scan for a specific source, the system unexpectedly wakes up and accesses other storage devices that are not related to the selected source.
Steps to reproduce:
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Open the media server interface
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Locate a specific source in the sidebar
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Click the three dots next to the source and select “Scan Library Files”
(Alternatively: open the source, then use the three dots next to the source name in the top-left and select the same option)
Expected behavior:
Only the selected source should be scanned. No other sources or storage devices should be accessed.
Actual behavior:
Other drives (e.g., external hard drives) are spun up and accessed during the scan, even though:
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The sources are fully isolated
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There are no symlinks or shared paths between them
Additional context:
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Example setup includes separate sources on a microSD card and an external hard drive
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The issue occurs regardless of how the scan is initiated (sidebar vs. source view)
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This behavior was not observed in the last stable release (late 2025)
Notes / Debugging suggestion:
This should be straightforward to trace by logging disk reads per source path or device, as unrelated devices are being accessed during a scoped scan.
Lastly, I request for me is to have a toggle state in settings to not do a scan on startup of the app. E.g. if I update Plex Media Server, all external drives are spun up automatically even though I know there are no changes in any of the sources.
