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Aug 02, 2016

Want to test all HDD's in PC - Is there a risk to the RAID array?

Long story short I have the same issues listed in this thread. https://community.netgear.com/t5/ReadyNAS-Hardware-Compatibility/Avoid-Seagate-ST8000VN0002-Horrible-noise-issue/td-p/1103992 Or is an...

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StephenB

Guru - Experienced User

Aug 02, 2016

cmassey wrote:

I want to test the drive in my desktop PC one by one with the NAS powered off. If I just connect power (no sata cable) will it break the array?

I guess to be sure I will just test one, put back in the NAS, powerup and confirm all is ok then shutdown again and test the next one.

It won't break the array as long as you don't write to the disk, and keep the NAS powered down during the test.

There's no need to power-up in between, you can simply test them all in sequence with the NAS powered down (keeping them in there current slots).

You could also connect the SATA cable to the PC (perhaps through a USB adapter), and exercise the drive with seatools - just don't run the destructive tests.

cmassey

Guide

Aug 02, 2016

Thanks for the quick reply. Will post back my findings.

mdgm-ntgr
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Aug 02, 2016
Even so, personally I would recommend you update your backup before starting on this process.
- StephenB
  Guru - Experienced User
  Aug 02, 2016
  mdgm wrote:
  
  Even so, personally I would recommend you update your backup before starting on this process.
  
  Yes. It is always wise to have an up-to-date backup when manipulating disks.