Plex Media Server version 0.9.17.0 was a significant release, primarily known as the "Transcoder Preview"
Many older NAS devices (e.g., early Synology DS2xx series, QNAP TS-x12, or Thecus N2560) cannot run Plex versions beyond 0.9.17.x due to discontinued support for their Linux kernels or glibc versions. For owners of such hardware trapped on an older OS, version 0.9.17.0 is the last stable, feature-complete release that works. plex media server version 0.9.17.0
RHEL/CentOS (RPM)
The server now reloads automatically if a cached copy fails. Plex Media Server version 0
Introduced a new transcoder capable of pruning HLS and DASH segments when disk space is low, preventing crashes during playback. Introduced a new transcoder capable of pruning HLS
Multiple client devices could browse the server simultaneously without triggering database timeouts or lagging interfaces.
The Legacy of Plex Media Server Version 0.9.17.0: A Turning Point in Home Media Streaming