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ReadyNAS 102 replace disk now problems with second one
Replaced Disk 2 in my RAID Level 1 NAS102 system and almost immediately starting getting errors on Disk 1. Not sure if I should replace second disk at this point? After using the 2-drive NAS for ...
rick1588 wrote:
Thanks for your quick reply. Is it normal that the status would show different in RAIDar vs. the admin page?
Not Redundant and Degraded are two different ways of giving exactly the same status.
Disk 1 has failed and is no longer part of the array, and it needs to be replaced. It would be wise to back up your data before replacing the disk.
rick1588 wrote:
but is there any concern that it will not be able to properly sync due to the "Not Redundant" or "Degraded" status?
To be clear, the resync is needed to recover from the degraded status. However, there is risk - if disk 2 fails during the resync, then your data would be lost.
Thanks for your quick reply. Is it normal that the status would show different in RAIDar vs. the admin page? I don't mind replacing another disk but is there any concern that it will not be able to properly sync due to the "Not Redundant" or "Degraded" status?
rick1588 wrote:
Thanks for your quick reply. Is it normal that the status would show different in RAIDar vs. the admin page?
Not Redundant and Degraded are two different ways of giving exactly the same status.
Disk 1 has failed and is no longer part of the array, and it needs to be replaced. It would be wise to back up your data before replacing the disk.
rick1588 wrote:
but is there any concern that it will not be able to properly sync due to the "Not Redundant" or "Degraded" status?
To be clear, the resync is needed to recover from the degraded status. However, there is risk - if disk 2 fails during the resync, then your data would be lost.
I understand and have ordered the replacement disk. Thanks for explaining.
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