Hi, usually I get a prompt to update my Plex software running on Drobo NAS but since about 3 months I have not be able to upgrade the Plex software on my Drobo 5N. Anyone that can please help me to get my Plex updated would be appreciated. I did actually go through the long process of deleting Ple…

hi simply download direct the plex.tgz file then open the \address\DROBOAPP share and drop it in and then using the drobo dashboard force a restart and it auto installs the update on boot or There are several ways to install a Drobo App onto the Drobo 5N. From your host connect to the DroboApps …

I tried this… I put the latest plex.tar file in the root of DROBOAPPS, in the existing PLEX folder, I have rebooted the DROBO several times. It doesn’t update. What do I do?

OK, I figured this out… a .tar file does not work - you have to find the .tgz file for this to work properly. If you use Safari on a Mac, it converts .tar to .tgz on download, I believe. You should use Firefox to download the patch file. I hope this helps!

HI Gliceas, I’ve done as you directed in your post above (and I’m on a Mac by the way) but I am still getting the message (atop my Plex library window): “A Plex Media Server update is available! Download now” Also, in Plex, under Settings > Server, there is the message: “Version 1.0.3.2461 ! An …

Along with help from this thread: [image] How to manually install the Plex App There are several ways to install a Drobo App onto the Drobo 5N. From your host connect to the DroboApps share using explorer for Windows, finder for Mac, and command-line if using Linux (e.g. afp://[DroboI…

Has anyone had problems installing the latest version lately? I have followed these steps multiple times in the past with no problem and it is no longer working. I changed file to a tgz, drop into DroboApps folder, restart, and Plex does not update. Have tried deleting the servicerc file and that do…

Nevermind, Got the lastest version installed by going directly to Plex’s page and downloading the latest Server version for Drobo. Dropped that .tgz in the apps folder as oppsed to the update and restarted and it worked.

install ssh access, then drop the .tgz file in and then run vis ssh /usr/bin/DroboApps.sh install can be used for any tgz package on droboports website etc i also just tried the direct plex pass download today, and now its not loading at all

Found a fix for the current version ( plex pass), tell drobo app manage window to uninstall plex then drop the new .tgz file in the drobo apps as normal, and then reboot or use the ssh command, and it will take 3 minutes and you will see successful

@Gliceas said: hi simply download direct the plex.tgz file then open the \address\DROBOAPP share and drop it in and then using the drobo dashboard force a restart and it auto installs the update on boot or There are several ways to install a Drobo App onto the Drobo 5N. From your host connect …

Update software on Drobo NAS

Plex Media Server NAS & Devices

joe9131 August 4, 2019, 12:53am 13

See the link below. Another part of the problem.

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