Server Version#: currently 1.32.5.7349 Player Version#: n/a Server Hardware: Linux on Intel NUC, Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS Plex Media Server has worked great for probably a decade. On all new updates from 1.31 and beyond, the scanner constantly runs and PMS uses between 30% and 55% CPU constantly at idl…

[image] ChuckIbey: I do actually… I found my permissions weren’t always being correctly assigned as material was moved into my server’s folders so made a script to fix permissions every few minutes. It wasn’t causing any issues on 1.30.1.6562 . DOOH!!! That script is causing the problem. PM…

Yep, it’s 18.04. All the updates since 1.31 have continued their normal trek to keep up with standard distros. Ubuntu 18.04 is EOL. While there weren’t any issues at first, they will catch up to you. At present, OpenSSL v3.0.0 is beyond what 18.04 can do because it’s not getting any updates …

Appreciate the quick response. Time to upgrade Ubuntu and see what breaks.

Ubuntu “dies like clockwork”. Take the version - Add 5 years – Better upgrade before then.

Brought the OS up to Ubuntu 22.04.3 LTS and I’m still seeing the issue. High CPU usage at idle and frequent scanning. Restarted the server and the computer, same result. In the PMS dashboard, it reports using 25-40% CPU, but looking at something like netdata or glances, it shows much higher. 75-110…

Let me see the logs… Please make sure they capture the cpu activity you’re seeing. If the “Green Lock” by your server is turning green… It’s secure (encrypted) for a moment… 2… Then it loses connection and resets The remote access is flipping out due to DHCP server/IP changes or forwarding. I…

Do you have a bash script/cron running that modifies permissions?

Sending via private message, unless there’s no issue posting here. Wasn’t sure how much private info is included in the logs. I don’t recall seeing the green lock or remote access status misbehaving on the prior version (1.30.1.6562 ), it’s only on upgrade. Server has a static IP address assigned.

I do actually… I found my permissions weren’t always being correctly assigned as material was moved into my server’s folders so made a script to fix permissions every few minutes. It wasn’t causing any issues on 1.30.1.6562 .

Alright, disabling and checking. Of note regarding the “green lock”. It flashes and is mainly OFF when I’m connected to the server via IP:PORT, but when connecting via plex.tv, it is always on and a secured connection.

[image] ChuckIbey: via IP:PORT, IP:port == http. URL = https :white_check_mark: IP:port does not have a certificate for encryption. A URL / FQDN can have a certificate

Scanner constantly running - High CPU - 1.31 & beyond

Plex Media Server

ChuckPa August 24, 2023, 4:19am 11

DOOH!!!

That script is causing the problem.

PMS 1.31.x and above is sensitive to permission changes as well.

You need to change your scripting to be:

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