Plex on OMV4

Plex Media Server NAS & Devices
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Server Version#: 4.1.32
Player Version#: ROKU

So I had OMV 4 and Plex running just fine on my old AMD X2 4200+ machine, but I moved around some files and accidently wiped my Plex database. I tried to reinstall, with no luck, so I decided just to reinstall OMV. I still can’t get Plex to start. After 6 reinstalls (4 x v4, and a v5 for giggles). I’m the furthest I’ve gotten so far though with the current 4 install. This is an old machine with 2GB RAM, so I went with the Plugin instead of Docker. Everything else is working great, but when I try to enable Plex and choose a directory it throws this error:

<< Failed to execute command ‘export PATH=/bin:/sbin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/local/sbin; export LANG=C.UTF-8; systemctl start ‘plexmediaserver’ 2>&1’ with exit code ‘1’: Job for plexmediaserver.service failed because of unavailable resources or another system error. See “systemctl status plexmediaserver.service” and “journalctl -xe” for details. >>

and viewing details give this:

<< 1. Error #0:
2. OMV\ExecException: Failed to execute command ‘export PATH=/bin:/sbin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/local/sbin; export LANG=C.UTF-8; systemctl start ‘plexmediaserver’ 2>&1’ with exit code ‘1’: Job for plexmediaserver.service failed because of unavailable resources or another system error.
3. See “systemctl status plexmediaserver.service” and “journalctl -xe” for details. in /usr/share/php/openmediavault/system/process.inc:182
4. Stack trace:
5. #0 /usr/share/php/openmediavault/system/systemctl.inc(86): OMV\System\Process->execute(Array, 1)
6. #1 /usr/share/php/openmediavault/system/systemctl.inc(104): OMV\System\SystemCtl->exec(‘start’, NULL, false)
7. #2 /usr/share/openmediavault/engined/module/plexmediaserver.inc(46): OMV\System\SystemCtl->enable(true)
8. #3 /usr/share/openmediavault/engined/rpc/config.inc(194): OMVModulePlexMediaServer->startService()
9. #4 [internal function]: OMVRpcServiceConfig->applyChanges(Array, Array)
10. #5 /usr/share/php/openmediavault/rpc/serviceabstract.inc(123): call_user_func_array(Array, Array)
11. #6 /usr/share/php/openmediavault/rpc/serviceabstract.inc(149): OMV\Rpc\ServiceAbstract->callMethod(‘applyChanges’, Array, Array)
12. #7 /usr/share/php/openmediavault/rpc/serviceabstract.inc(565): OMV\Rpc\ServiceAbstract->OMV\Rpc{closure}(’/tmp/bgstatus2R…’, ‘/tmp/bgoutputmH…’)
13. #8 /usr/share/php/openmediavault/rpc/serviceabstract.inc(159): OMV\Rpc\ServiceAbstract->execBgProc(Object(Closure))
14. #9 /usr/share/openmediavault/engined/rpc/config.inc(213): OMV\Rpc\ServiceAbstract->callMethodBg(‘applyChanges’, Array, Array)
15. #10 [internal function]: OMVRpcServiceConfig->applyChangesBg(Array, Array)
16. #11 /usr/share/php/openmediavault/rpc/serviceabstract.inc(123): call_user_func_array(Array, Array)
17. #12 /usr/share/php/openmediavault/rpc/rpc.inc(86): OMV\Rpc\ServiceAbstract->callMethod(‘applyChangesBg’, Array, Array)
18. #13 /usr/sbin/omv-engined(537): OMV\Rpc\Rpc::call(‘Config’, ‘applyChangesBg’, Array, Array, 1)
19. #14 {main} >>

I’m kinda at a loss. There wasn’t anything different in my install than there was in my original install that worked. I really don’t know what to do. I had it working perfectly and now this. I’m debating whether or not to try another install of OMV 4 (I tried 5 also in a earlier install and it didn’t work) or go with something else.

I find it all strange because when I installed OMV 4 and Plex months ago on this old machine it was super easy. I’m not sure what’s wrong at this point and could use some help. While my Mac & Win skills are strong, my Debian skills aren’t as sharp. I can provide whatever info and logs needed. Thanks in advance.

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Hi All,

I am struggling with exactly the same issue. Could anyone help please?

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The same here.

I wanted to replace my system HDD with an SSD und did a fresh install of OMV and PLEX.
Unfurtunately I ended exact with the same issue.

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The OMV Plug-in no longer works, you can create an override.conf file to accomplish the same thing or allow Plex to install to /var/lib. Docker is the other option.

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Thank´s for the quick reply, unfortunately I do not understand the answer.

What means “The OMV Plug-in no longer works”? Before changing my HDD to SSD it worked perfect.

Since I’m not really familiar with Linux I can’t do anything with your description. Could you explain more in detail?

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How long ago did you use the Plug-in. Plex made changes to their installer such that plug in will not successfully install Plex, at least the V3.3 one, I looked for a later one.

If your boot drive has enough space (>250 GB) you can install Plex in the default location of /var/lib. If you would like to install it on your other disks then create an override.conf file.

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I did the first installation of OMV and PLEX Server approx. 6 Weeks ago. For a short time it worked until my system disc (USB stick) became to small, although I’ve chosen a data disc for plex library.

Therefore I did a complete new install on an HDD. This was for evaluating Plex and I used an already existing old HDD as system disc.
All worked perfect but I didn’t feel well with this very old HDD, so I planned to replace it by an SSD.

Now - 6 weeks later - I replaced the HDD with the SDD and did a fresh install in the same manner than before, but this time run in the mentioned issue.
Exaxt the problem described by lewis_lewisfeinman_info.
I also did this a few times, I tried OMV 5.0.5, each time the same problem.

My SSD (= boot drive) is 521GB, so I may try your suggestion, but how to install plex in a specific path?
As mentioned before I’m not familiar with Linux. This is the reason I’ve chosen OMV with Plex-Plugin because setup was so easy and requires no linux skills.

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Hi there,

have you tried installing Plex from the .deb package or, even better, from the deb repository?
.deb package:
https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/

repository:
https://support.plex.tv/articles/235974187-enable-repository-updating-for-supported-linux-server-distributions/

I wouldn’t recommend going for the plugin - it sure is comfortable, but it adds another person to the delivery chain. The Repository is the best option for Debian-based OS’ like OpenMediaVault as it will update plex through the OMV Update Manager.

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Many Thanks for the info.
I thought to myself, if I can’t use the Plex plugin, then there is no real reason for OMV anymore.
Since I was not completely satisfied with OMV anyway, I installed Ubuntu and then Plex Server as recommended.
Runs smoothly now. It was relatively easy, I only had to ask Google how to permanent mount my data disks.
But now it is running smoothly.

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Hi all.

On start Plex see is same error.

My configuration:
openmediavault: 4.1.35-1 (Arrakis)
openmediavault-plexmediaserver: 3.8.2

My solution:

  1. Login to server via SSH.

ssh login@server

  1. Create empty file “plexmediaserver” in “/etc/default”.

touch /etc/default/plexmediaserver
chown root:root /etc/default/plexmediaserver
chmod 644 /etc/default/plexmediaserver

  1. Reenable plexmediaserver via Admin panel or restart service.

systemctl restart plexmediaserver

Good luck.

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This totally fixed my problem (same as above)! Thanks so much. I have been shaking my heads for days!!!

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That fixed it for me too! I was wondering what to do after trying all different solutions.

Thanks to mnu_mnu_org_ua!

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Thank you so much mnu_mnu_org_ua I was able start using plex on my nas with your answer. So stoked to finally have it setup.

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