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I got YAReG to work with rfstool which is enabling me to move the contents via an external USB drive and a Windows PC to my new unRAID SATA Machine. It was locking up frequently but I uninstalled some other software that I was trying before YAReG which seemed to solve that issue. It certainly is going to be slow to move the data over to the new server (over 5 TB) but it will be easier in the end. Thanks for your help!

All, Sorry about the delayed responses as work took over this week. I had several issues when trying to boot up. First, I removed a memory stick and tried to boot. The first time and error came up which kept repeating on the screen regarding some "alloc" or "allocation" error. I removed that stick replaced with the other stick and then when it booted it mounted all the drives then remounted the drives but got stuck while trying to "remount" the second drive. I left it churning for over an hour but never could access the web Gui from a different pc. I then replaced both sticks and tried to boot up and didn't receive any video output on the attached monitor although the system powered up and lights were flashing on the drives, etc. I left it for a day and know I get video now on the screen, it boots and mounts the drives, proceeds to remount the drives (not sure why the remounting is occurring) and then I receive a similar error to what was orginally reported ("Bank 0:" followed by a bunch of numbers). I can't seem to ever get a full successful boot of the array anymore (can't access the webGUI or drives). Again, I have another unRAID which is SATA-based and I don't mind getting extra disk space to move it over. Alternatively, if the issue is RAM, I don't mind buying some new RAM and installing it (although I need to figure out what I need to purchase (my system is the MD1200 and I am sure the specs were somewhere in the original AVS thread). I don't want to deal with a new mother board though. I haven't yet tried to boot a different PC with a unRAID OS and use unmenu to transfer files off each of my 11 drives to the new server. Is this the easiest method? Also, should I download and use a trial version on a new USB key when doing so as I don't want to mess up my current reason (although not sure that makes sense or matters since it already is messed up!). As always, I appreciate the time of everyone that responds to this thread. Sincerely, Scott

I can't even get the system to boot now. My initial thoughts/questions are: 1) Perhaps it is my USB Key/Drive as I know some of the initial ones failed and Tom replaced them. I have plenty of them but need to know how to transfer data from the existing key to the new key. Is it simply a drap and drop? 2) I have tried several methods/programs to put the old drives in an external case and access with Windows but no luck. This is critical for me. I am beginning to panic a bit more as I get that the data is intact but I have no way to access it. I appreciate all of the help thus far. I was an early adopter of UnRaid and am now concerned about how to handle the equipment as it nears the end of its life. There needs to be a simple way to get the data off the drives when the server (not the drives) fail and on to another system. I hope someone can help me (Tom?). Thanks again.

I copied the memtest file to my flash drive but when I execute the commands (chmod...) I receive the error "Too few arguments". I have used the ls command and don't see the memtest file anywhere. It only shows "Samba", "Stop" and "Cmd". Likely my lack of Linux knowledge. I have researched but can't come up with the right answer. Please help!

I took the UnRaid apart, vacuumed it, blew out the dust, reseat each connection, etc. It booted but isn't stable as it worked for about 30 minutes while copying some data off it and then crashed again. Next step will be to test the memory (hopefully the attached program will work). After that I will proceed with removing each memory stick, etc. Again, I hope this works but if not, I would appreciate some guidance on success/instructions of removing each drive, putting in an external USB attached case, hooking up to a Windows XP box and moving the data off that way.

RobJ, Thank you for your prompt response and thorough answer. I will attempt your advice although it will likely take me some time. On a related note, if I am unbale to get it running for a long enough time to transfer data from it, what would be the best method (actually make that simplest method) for moving data to a new system? My easiest would be to remove the drives, insert them in an external drive case (USB) , hook to another system (Windows XP based) and copy via network to another UnRaid system. Is this possible? If so, can I do so booting through Windows XP and mounting the Reiser volume somehow? Thanks!

bjp999, Thank you for your response. I am not familiar with Linux/Unix and I searched both the wiki and Forums re: how to run a memory test but was not successful in locating any instructions. Can you provide guidance and instructions on how to run a memory test as you have advised? Thanks again for the help!

All, I have an original UnRaid (PATA Drives) running that I have had for several years still using the initial UnRaid version (3.xxx?). It has about 5 or so TB in it and has worked falwlessly for the last several years. I have since purchased 2 more systems (1 more for me and 1 for a friend (SATA Drives). My PATA verison built by Lime Technologies now no longer works reliably. I can get it to reboot and run for a brief period of time but then I receive the following error: CPU 0: Machine Check Exception: 0000000000000004 (There may be 1 mor digit in this string) Bank 0: b20000001040080f Kernal panic: CPU Context Corrupt What does this mean and how can it be resolved. Of course, my biggest concern is the data. I am adding space to my other system but just can't swap in the drives as they are all PATA not SATA. I firstly hope t get it back to working but if not need a strategy to move the data off the disks (which hopefully are fine or seem fine as when it boots up and works for a brief time period are accessible). Thank you for your help! Sincerely, Scott

Tom, Thank you for the offer! I just sent an email. Again, I appreciate your excellent service. Sincerely, Scott

All, I was one of the original purchasers of a MD-1200 based on the initial thread over at AVS. I have since filled all of my drive bays and now need to swap out / in some larger drives. I unfortunately have misplaced my keys (All 12 or 24 are somewhere together!). Does anyone know if I can buy an additional key in some retail outlet or via the internet? Perhaps someone would be so kind as to mail me one. If so, I can reimburse / pay that person via PayPal. I appreciate the help as I am running out of space. Sincerely, Scott