Mac Mini i5 2011 Plex Server Storage Upgrade

Datenshi · June 22, 2020

Hi guys,

Idk if this is the correct section, but here goes: been using my Mac Mini 2011 as a Plex server and it works flawlessly! The only real issue becomes storage. Currently i fitted it with a samsung 2TB ssd 2,5inch but my library is growing too large. I know you can fit a second drive and i have the adaptor, but i remember hearing somewhere the max capacity the mini can read was 2TB. Can anyone verify/have experience with this? I'd rather not blow my money on a second 2TB ssd if it turns out it won't read it anymore. Also the hassle of installation, you pretty much gotta dismantle everything, even the build in PSU.

Also, i just purchased last years oled from LG and looking into downloading 4K HDR content, maybe i should upgrade to a self build machine for plex, any suggestions? Thanks.

divito · June 22, 2020

Pretty sure it's not a size reading issue, but one of physical hard drive size.

Datenshi · June 23, 2020

13 hours ago, divito said:

Pretty sure it's not a size reading issue, but one of physical hard drive size.

Hi, thanks for your reply. Well i suppose i'll try first with a 120gb ssd that's lying around here somewhere. Too bad for all the unnecessary tinkering I suppose. Thanks tho!