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X-Raid Replace Failed Disk and optimize performance
Question: Considering the relatively new RAID configuration 'wizard' in FW 6.10.2, is there an option to optimize performance of my system which currently uses X-RAID with 6 x 4TB disks?
Background: Running X-RAID with 6 x 4TB 5900 rpm drives. One has failed and I will replace this.The volume is only 40% full. Firmware is latest 6.10.2. Although the Readynas Pro Pioneer is old, I have upgraded the cpu and obviously the firmware.
Obviously, a replacement is the easiest solution - swap out the old and insert a new disk. However, I am interested in whether better performance is available if I rebuild the array from backup.
However, I am interested in whether better performance is available if I rebuild the array from backup.
You could potentially look at SSD tiering (metadata-only or metadata+tiering). That would require two slots for SSDs.
But if you have the slots, you don't need to start over - you can just switch to FlexRAID and add the tier.
Netgear has adjusted the on-disk structures (quite a while ago), so if your volume is very old, you might find you get better performance if you start fresh.
However, I am interested in whether better performance is available if I rebuild the array from backup.
You could potentially look at SSD tiering (metadata-only or metadata+tiering). That would require two slots for SSDs.
But if you have the slots, you don't need to start over - you can just switch to FlexRAID and add the tier.
Netgear has adjusted the on-disk structures (quite a while ago), so if your volume is very old, you might find you get better performance if you start fresh.
Re: X-Raid Replace Failed Disk and optimize performance
Since the Pro Pioneer has only SATA2, I expect the gain from data tiering will be minimal. The drive caddies also don't accept 2.5" drives natively, and there are only a few compatible adapters available.
