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Data: DEGRADED on RN104
Hi guys, extreme help required. Added a second 4TB WD RED into slot 2 of my RN104 NAS tonight and everything started off ok and then suddenly I have the following flashing at me every few seconds.. ...
The readynas software keeps track of the RAID mode in its database, and mounts the data volumes at boot time using that information.
When you get the new drive, you should hot-insert it into the NAS (into the same slot as the one you removed). XRAID will detect the new disk, and will resync it to the drive in slot 1. There won't be any changes to the existing drive.
FWIW, if the replacement disk is from Western Digital it will be a recertified drive. If you are getting it from the retailer it will be a new one. Either way it is a good idea to run Lifeguard on it before you insert it into the NAS.
When you get the new drive, you should hot-insert it into the NAS (into the same slot as the one you removed). XRAID will detect the new disk, and will resync it to the drive in slot 1. There won't be any changes to the existing drive.
FWIW, if the replacement disk is from Western Digital it will be a recertified drive. If you are getting it from the retailer it will be a new one. Either way it is a good idea to run Lifeguard on it before you insert it into the NAS.
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