Potential permissions issue with plexmediaserver

OK adding ElRepo and upgrading

Repo?

Are you updating the kernel or switching to Rocky?

i’ll try the kernel first then switch to Rocky 9.x

ok.

While you’re doing that, I’m learning more about mergerfs.

I upgraded to mergerfs-2.42 and add some parameters. This fixed the issue. Plex is working as expected.

From QuickStart - mergerfs

You need mmap

To keep the details in a single location: see Known Issues and Bugs#Software Using mmap for more details.

  • cache.files=auto-full

  • category.create=pfrd

  • func.getattr=newest

  • dropcacheonclose=true

I spoke too soon. Playback is complaining about missing codec. This for Plex for LG on the downstairs TV. The Plex Windows app will play the same file with no issues.

What codecs need to be added? There a quite a few installed and permissions look correct.

installed_codecs.zip (745 Bytes)

Plex Media Server Logs_2025-11-10_12-49-37.zip (4.3 MB)

I checked the downstairs TV (Plex for LG). It’s working now. It appears that Plex updated itself. The codec directories are showing today’s date and time..

updated_codecs.zip (399 Bytes)

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