Hi all, I need to replace a disk in a pool and was reading the docs: https://docs.unraid.net/unraid-os/manual/storage-management#replace-a-disk-in-a-pool
In summary:
Stop the array.
Physically detach the disk from your system you wish to remove.
Attach the replacement disk (must be equal to or larger than the disk being replaced).
Refresh the Unraid webGui when under the Main tab.
Select the pool slot that previously was set to the old disk and assign the new disk to the slot.
Start the array.
If presented with an option to Format the device, click the checkbox and button to do so.
Full stop I may be misinterpreting this but it reads like this is to be done while the Unraid server is running. Is this required or can I do the drive swap while the server is powered off? Some drives are inaccessible while the server is running. For example:
Stop the array.
Disable auto-start
Shut down Unraid
Physically detach the disk from your system you wish to remove.
Attach the replacement disk (must be equal to or larger than the disk being replaced).
Start Unraid
Open the Main tab.
Select the pool slot that previously was set to the old disk and assign the new disk to the slot.
Start the array.
If presented with an option to Format the device, click the checkbox and button to do so.
Thanks!