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Hi everyone,

I'm new to this world, and hoping to get started on my own Jelly/Plex server with rips of my old disc collection.

I'm looking to buy a drive for ripping UHD Blu-rays , Blu-rays and DVDs, with MakeMKV, and I could really use some help verifying if the following models are suitable.

I'm in Denmark, so availability is a bit limited. I’m unsure whether I should go with a full-size internal drive for my Unraid server or maybe a slim drive in a USB enclosure for use with my main PC.
I’ve found the following options that seem buyable here:

Full-size internal drives:

LG BH16NS55 – https://www.computersalg.dk/i/5071173/l ... -5-25-sort
ASUS BW-16D1HT – https://www.computersalg.dk/i/1093099/a ... -5-25-sort
ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO (USB 3.0) – https://www.proshop.dk/Optiske-Drev-DVD ... rt/2515728

Slim drive (might put in USB enclosure):
LG BU40N – https://www.computersalg.dk/i/5116818/l ... h%C3%B8jde

If I end up using the drive in my Unraid server (Docker container), I plan to flash it using my main Windows PC before installing it in the server.

Do any of these drives look like good candidates for LibreDrive support and reliable ripping with MakeMKV?

Any advice is much appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

I've ordered this — which, by the way, wasn't one of the ones I linked to earlier:

Verbatim Ultra HD 4K - BDXL drive - SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1
Model: 43888
https://www.proshop.dk/Optiske-Drev-DVD ... rt/2968920

It was honestly hard to figure out what would work and what wouldn’t.

After some Googling, I decided to just buy something, instead of spending even more days trying to be 100% sure. This model should be fine — and it might even have a Pioneer drive inside. If it turns out to be an LG drive, I’ll consider returning it… but I might just keep it anyway.
viewtopic.php?t=31871

Anyway, first step taken!

I think most Verbatim 43888 models are coming with a BU40N inside them these days. I haven't seen anyone else specifically posting about Denmark, but others in Europe and around the world have been getting BU40N drives. https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=37651

The Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide has instructions and links to all the necessary things to flash that drive and enable LibreDrive.

I just got my Verbatim 43888 drive - It is a BU40N oh well, I think I'll give it a try,

Dark_Helmet wrote: ↑

Wed May 14, 2025 5:24 pm

I just got my Verbatim 43888 drive - It is a BU40N
BU40N.png

oh well, I think I'll give it a try,

Don't forget to flash it before attempting to rip UHD discs!

MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑

Thu May 15, 2025 4:17 am

Dark_Helmet wrote: ↑

Wed May 14, 2025 5:24 pm

I just got my Verbatim 43888 drive - It is a BU40N
BU40N.png

oh well, I think I'll give it a try,

Don't forget to flash it before attempting to rip UHD discs!

Thanks Marty

I've successfully ripped a DVD and a Blu-Ray without flashing - I haven't tried UHD yet.
I'm guesing nothing will happen if I try without flashing - I mean, I won't break anything for trying without flashing first, right ?

Dark_Helmet wrote: ↑

Thu May 15, 2025 5:14 pm

MartyMcNuts wrote: ↑

Thu May 15, 2025 4:17 am

Dark_Helmet wrote: ↑

Wed May 14, 2025 5:24 pm

I just got my Verbatim 43888 drive - It is a BU40N
BU40N.png

oh well, I think I'll give it a try,

Don't forget to flash it before attempting to rip UHD discs!

Thanks Marty

I've successfully ripped a DVD and a Blu-Ray without flashing - I haven't tried UHD yet.
I'm guesing nothing will happen if I try without flashing - I mean, I won't break anything for trying without flashing first, right ?

Your drive certificate will likely be revoked if you try a UHD discs without enabling LibreDrive.