Ubuntu Server RAID 1 Array Missing After Reboot, Plus Pi-hole Installer Hangs
I'm setting up a new Ubuntu server and ran into two issues. First, I created a RAID 1 array from two 8 TB drives with mdadm, but it…
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Ubuntu Server RAID 1 Array Won’t Reassemble After Reboot, and Pi-hole Installer Hangs
I'm setting up a new Ubuntu home server and ran into two issues. I created an 8 TB RAID 1 array with mdadm, but after reboot it doesn't…
Uneven Wear on SSDs in RAID1 Setup: How to Balance Writes?
I set up a Raspberry Pi 5 running Raspi OS with a Radxa Pentahat and two SSDs configured in RAID1 using OMV. After about 200 hours of operation,…
Is Using Hardware RAID the Right Choice for Linux?
I'm looking at setting up a new storage system for my Linux machine using one NVME SSD for the OS and a RAID 1 array with two magnetic…
Has Anyone Experienced Simultaneous Failures in RAID 1 Disks?
I'm curious if I'm alone in this unfortunate experience: has anyone else faced the issue of both mirrored disks in a RAID 1 array failing at the same…
Why Won't My Drives Spin Down When Mounted RW in Proxmox?
I'm struggling with my mdadm RAID 1 setup on Proxmox 9 with Debian 13. Every time I mount the drives in read-write mode, they won't spin down, but…
How to Safely Re-Add a Faulty Disk in mdadm RAID?
Hey everyone! I've got a NAS that uses mdadm for RAID, and I'm in a bit of a pickle. I lost 2 out of 4 disks, but I…
What's the Difference Between mdadm RAID and Native RAID?
I'm curious if an mdadm RAID array functions differently than a native RAID array. For instance, I've noticed that BTRFS has a write-hole issue with its RAID5/6 capability.…
How can I add a live spare to my RAID 1+0 setup without downtime?
I'm planning to replace my 4TB drives in a RAID 1+0 array with 4 new 22TB drives. To avoid risking data during the transition, I want to add…
How do I manage my Windows Storage Spaces when migrating to Linux Mint?
I'm in the process of switching to Linux Mint after testing my essential software and finding alternatives. I need advice on migrating my Windows "Storage Space" setup, which…