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RTSwiss
Jan 30, 2013Aspirant
loss of array after drive failure; problems with ST3500320AS
At the top, a modest complaint about the operation of the forum. I started a message several hours ago, and then got interrupted. To be on the safe side I copied the text out to notepad but left the...
StephenB
Jan 30, 2013Guru - Experienced User
Since you purchased less than 5 years ago, then you likely are still covered by the warranty - so you should probably enter a support ticket. They might be able to restore your data (perhaps).
If you installed a new drive, then the system tries to rebuild the array. If you pull a drive, and reinstall it with the system running, then the system will treat it like a new drive, and again try to rebuild the array.
Have you monitored the SMART+ stats? Often that is an easy way to see which drive has failed.
If you installed a new drive, then the system tries to rebuild the array. If you pull a drive, and reinstall it with the system running, then the system will treat it like a new drive, and again try to rebuild the array.
Have you monitored the SMART+ stats? Often that is an easy way to see which drive has failed.
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