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Disk Failure Detected...
I've recently purchased a ReadyNAS Ultra 6 along with 6 2 Tb Seagate ST2000DL003 disks (which are on the HCL). I've set up the NAS in a dual redundancy X-RAID2 configuration and have starting copyi...
Sounds like it could have been something that was corrupt in the OS. Hence the reason the technician had you test the disks and then if all was good, reinstall the firmware (OS reinstall). It's always a good idea to have a backup drive regardless. The usual recommendation is to replace the drive after 50 reallocated sectors. I have seen the drives functioning well beyond that number though. Sounds like you have a sound plan.
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