Open Package Center → Settings.
Check the default volume setting. It is probably (often by accident because I’ve done it too) set to Volume 1. Change to “Ask me” and save.
What’s happening to you right now:
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The destination volume, where it will be installed (volume1), isn’t the same as where your existing PMS install (volume 2) is.
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In order to keep existing PMS data, it all must be on the same volume. (( Theoretically it could be made to allow it but for most users that would mean 14-16 days to complete installation – which has been seen already in a few cases of 500 GB metadata libraries)).
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The PMS which you downloaded from plex.tv/downloads does not have the capability of understanding multiple-volume installations – and – be visible for making backups.
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After DSM 7.0-41890 stabilized and became final, I was able to figure out a way to:
a. Make the metadata visible again
b. Allow you to move the new shared folder “PlexMediaServer” wherever you want.
My recommendation:
- Install as you are now and finish installing to Volume 2
- When complete, consider upgrading to the new installation packaging I have in Forum Preview and will be the default very soon.
If you’re interested, here are the links. Please feel free to ask any & all questions.
