HK-Steve

I just ordered a 9201-16i, would give you enough also... Arrives in a couple of days... Still cheaper than replacing your current Tower gear.

You could buy a LSI controller, 9211-8i in IT mode..just a thought Cheaper than replacing the mobo etc.

I would replace the cable for Disk 5, Log shows it resetting many times. Sep 28 13:32:27 cLNASty kernel: ata5.00: status: { DRDY } Sep 28 13:32:27 cLNASty kernel: ata5: hard resetting link Sep 28 13:32:31 cLNASty kernel: ata5: SATA link up 3.0 Gbps (SStatus 123 SControl 300) Sep 28 13:32:31 cLNASty kernel: ata5.00: configured for UDMA/100 Sep 28 13:32:31 cLNASty kernel: ata5: EH complete Sep 28 13:46:19 cLNASty kernel: ata5.00: exception Emask 0x50 SAct 0x0 SErr 0x90a02 action 0xe frozen Sep 28 13:46:19 cLNASty kernel: ata5.00: irq_stat 0x00400000, PHY RDY changed Sep 28 13:46:19 cLNASty kernel: ata5: SError: { RecovComm Persist HostInt PHYRdyChg 10B8B } Sep 28 13:46:19 cLNASty kernel: ata5.00: failed command: READ DMA EXT Sep 28 13:46:19 cLNASty kernel: ata5.00: cmd 25/00:00:80:9c:db/00:04:10:00:00/e0 tag 10 dma 524288 in Sep 28 13:46:19 cLNASty kernel: res 50/00:00:7f:9c:db/00:00:10:00:00/e0 Emask 0x50 (ATA bus error)

A BIOS setting for the motherboard and CPU.

Kingston Data Traveler 2 is one of the recommended USB Drives, https://www.amazon.de/Kingston-DTSE9H-16GB-DataTraveler-Speicherstick/dp/B006YBARCA/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=kingston+datatraveler+2&qid=1569736735&sr=8-2 https://wiki.unraid.net/Hardware_Compatibility#USB_Flash_Drives I have 3x SanDisk myself, Ultra Flair 32Gb, I like them as they are not a short stick, better for less heat issues.

What is your UnRaid setup at home? Do you change equipment or components regularly? What would your Ultimate Setup, case and components be?

I use 2 Parity once I go over 14 data disks. Are good points for single and dual parity. Is a choice on which way to go.

I would be interested, BUT I live in Switzerland. Please PM and chat offline. Much appreciated

I am jealous 😎

How much memory is installed, Also how many individual sticks? Did you purchase as a working server?

What his real job is, Because his video's are top quality and great knowledge passed onto this community. How does he find the time. Much appreciated

My Towers are used for data backup and Plex. Currently I have 2x active Towers, and a testing Tower. I have 120Tb for my main Plex Tower3, has over 3000 Blu-Ray movies, and 250 TV series My Tower2 is 44Tb of Photo's and data backup. My Testing Tower1 is currently at 30Tb, but varies all the time as I test and change the configuration, testing disks and controllers.

I Live in Switzerland 😎

VGA onboard is available for bios setup. Also has IPMI lan port.

Agree, UPS first.

I would do 5 badges, Thanks

Have had an awesome run with UnRaid, Have 3 Towers. Very few problems, Hard drive failures, not software related. 2 have been running for over 12 years. This forum is The Best on the planet. There are a few very special people here, always helpful and respectful. Thanks.

Not sure if still running, but worth a look.

My Tower2, Has 24x 2Tb hard drives, 2x Parity and 22x data drives. I have an 850Watt Corsair. This Tower has been running for about 8 years with only 1x hard drive failure. Hope that helps.

Same here, 90% are molded from Corsiar PSU. Scary....................... Appreciate the story and advice, Thanks Will now look for 60 new crimped connectors. Tower 1 has 10x hard drives Tower 2 has 24x hard drives Tower 3 has 20x hard drives

Thanks for the tip Frank, Connectors are direct off the 9207-8i so I do not suspect the connector. Agree, SATA and HDMI are in the same boat for bad design.

All was good, Got the failing disk replaced and rebuilt, UnRaid is AWESOME. Appreciate the help johnnie.black

Thanks johnnie.black, will keep an eye on it, I have the original disk 11, was changed just to upgrade size and age of the drive. Glad I went dual parity. Much appreciated

Hi Everyone, I replaced a Hard drive, No. 13 that was failing, Thanks to johnnie.black for the help, Array was reported as healthy after rebuild. So I replaced an old 2Tb drive with a new 4Tb drive for disk 11. Now I have Disk 13 with a Red X. What should I do now? Stop the Disk 11 rebuild, is 2hrs and 4 to go until finished. I have attached Diags. Much appreciated. tower3-diagnostics-20190626-1316.zip

I just upgraded 2x Towers, No Issues 6.7.0 to 6.7.1 Much appreciated