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Found this to be interesting... http://maidsafe.net/

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=20746.msg184152#msg184152

That was it.. Thanks Jack!.

I'm trying to get this up and running using openELEC. First problem after booting my laptop was that selecting openELEC didn't do anything. By editing the prelinux.cfg/default file and changing the case of the directory from 'KERNEL images/openelec/KERNEL' to 'KERNEL images/openELEC/KERNEL' it then continues booting. Second problem occurs after a bunch of text scrolls up the screen then it waits for about 30 secs and errors out with: ***Error in mount_flash: mount_common: Could not mount 192.168.1.111:/mnt/cache/Nas/tftp/images/openELEC *** My unRaid is at x.x.x.111 and I installed the tftp files under 'Nas' on my cache drive. The 'Nas' folder is shared as cache only in unRaid and is exported with NFS (the whole cache drive is not). This is the line from 'default' file: APPEND ip=dhcp boot=NFS=192.168.1.111:/mnt/cache/Nas/tftp/images/openELEC disk=NFS=192.168.1.111:/mnt/cache/Nas/tftp/images/openELEC/storage overlay Under the images/openELEC directory are the KERNEL and SYSTEM files Any ideas?

No, it should stick and does not require re-installation. Do you put the PLG file in the folder /boot/config/plugins ? Hmm, as per the instructions I believe I have it in /boot/plugins - works fine when I install from there. Just didn't survive a reboot. Do I need to move it to /boot/config/plugins? The main plugin, dynamix.webGui-2.0.8-noarch-bergware.plg (current version at this time) is placed in the /boot/plugins folder. The optional plugins (Active Streams, Disk Health, S3 Sleep, etc...) are placed in the /boot/config/plugins folder.

I'm still trying to figure out what benefit this will provide. I already have ESXI with unRaid and all my VM's doing what I need. What's the benefit in adding another layer just to do what I'm already doing?

I never tried it but I believe you can create the directory with a '.' in front of the name. For example ".mystuff". That should (as i understand it) keep it hidden from unRaid.

What version of unRaid are you using? My memory maybe fuzzy but I seem to recall that before v5b3 unRaid lacked support for ext4 filesystems. If you are up to date you can try mounting the drive from the command line. Make a mount point and mount the partition to it: mkdir /mnt/myusb mount -t ext4 /dev/sdd1 /mnt/myusb List the files on the drive to see if it works: ls /mnt/myusb After you do what you want with your files unmount the drive and remove the mount point: umount /mnt/myusb (that's umount not unmount) rmdir /mnt/myusb

Is the destination share where you are moving the file to on your array set to use the cache drive? If yes, what's probably happening is this: The file is sent from the unRaid cache folder over the network to your PC. The PC turns around and sends it right back to unRaid. Since the array destination share is using the cache drive the file is stored back on the cache drive into a folder that mimics where it will eventually end up on your array the next time the mover runs. Your PC sees the source and destination shares as two different drives and will copy the file even though it's copying back to the same cache drive. That would result in a lot of thrashing and very slow access. The solution would be to turn off the destination share cache usage. Anything written to that share will then be immediately written to the array.

If you start the copy from your PC it will behave as a middleman. Meaning the file will have to be transferred from your cache to your PC then re-transferred back to your array most likely resulting in the slowdown. Open a Telnet session to unRaid and use Midnight Commander (command is: mc) to move the file, you should see the speed you expect since the file is moved internally within the unRaid server.

Check your router for any static DHCP addresses that may be conflicting with your unRaid static IP address. Also check that your WORKGROUP name is the same on your Windows box and the unRaid server.

Preclear it. I've never added an old parity drive back to a server but I have added old data drives. Unraid always wanted them to be zero'd then reformatted. That means the server is offline while it does so. I preclear the old data drives on a different machine first then add them back. Unraid will still reformat it but that only takes a few mins. It doesn't need to be zero'd since it's precleared which means your server is only offline for however long it takes to put the drive back in the box!.

I'd first check all ethernet cables (switch them out even) and keep them away from any other electrical wiring. Trying setting a static IP on the unraid server. Also try turning off "Master Browser" in unRaid if it's on. On the Windows box open a command prompt and type: C:\ipconfig /flushdns C:\arp * -d

I was going to recommend the same but it sounds like he doesn't have other slots to work with. A similar thing happened when I added a Intel Pro/1000 PT Quad to my machine. Luckily, it's a PCI-e card so I was able to simply swap slots with my drive controller to get it working. That doesn't seem to be an option for him though.

You must also enable "Use cache disk" for each unRaid Share you want to have use it.

Post a screen shot of this: http://tower/boot/config/share.cfg (change "tower" to whatever name or IP address you've assigned to your unraid install)

I use them to buy Amazon gift certificates which I give away as b-day presents or just spend them on new tech for myself.

I was absolutely plagued by this as well. It happened all the time and simply accessing files became a tremendous chore. My solution was this: Control Panel > Sync Center > Manage Offline Files (bottom left menu, or type it in search box) Click Disable Offline Files This fixed it for me immediately, didn't even have to reboot. It's been fine for over one month without a single issue.

Yes, copy the config folder and any plugins or extras you use over to the licensed drive.

It seems you tried to include disk2 but spelled it didk2. That's the same as excluding disk2 since you have all the other drives included. Go to Settings/Share Settings and make sure everything is removed and click Apply. Unraid will default to include all your drives. If you still have problems: Alternatively you can enter: disk1-4 then click apply. There's no need to include flash.

Post a screen shot of this: http://tower/boot/config/share.cfg

Look under Settings -> Share Settings. What drives (if any) are Included/Excluded? On another note - Did you figure out why you have those Parity errors?

That's correct for a 4 TB drive size.

Only the basic version. The Plus and Pro versions need the flash drive passed through to the VM.

Just replied to your post in the other thread. If my solution works you're welcome to send me the money!.