Userpaul

Thank you truel I have - 4 USB 2.0 Ports on my mother board I'm asuming I boot from usb 2 port Yes I do have a flash backup last one 25/11/21 I have two SUPERMICRO AOC-SAT2-MV8 64-bit PCI-X133MHz SATA II (3.0Gb/s) Controller Cards and 8 onboard sata ports. Are the supermicro boards classed as multipliers? speed has varied over the years - examples below 2021-12-12, 10:07:03 1 day, 8 hr, 59 min, 59 sec42.1 MB/sOK 11 2021-02-02, 17:55:31 1 day, 5 hr, 25 min, 18 sec47.2 MB/sOK 0 2020-04-05, 17:54:04 1 day, 5 hr, 40 min, 19 sec46.8 MB/sOK 0 2019-01-20, 21:11:05 7 hr, 57 min, 53 sec174.4 MB/sOK 0 2017-11-14, 01:57:50 7 hr, 44 min, 10 sec179.6 MB/sOK 0 Yes Disc 8 had two but I have no data on that disk apart from empty share folders. # 1 Short offline Completed without error 00% 19812 - just completed short test on disk 8 tower-smart-20211213-1146.zip

Version: 6.8.3 Unraid Parity check: 12-12-2021 10:08 Notice [TOWER] - Parity check finished (11 errors) Duration: 1 day, 8 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds. Average speed: 42.1 MB/s No errors on any disks? Should I just run another check with corrections? Secondly' for some time now when i boot up from "Boot Unraid in GUI mode" it takes about 5 minutes before unraid starts loading? Is this a usb problem? This is the files on my usb. Version: 6.8.3 Server Description Registration Uptime Tower • 192.168.0.102 Unraid OS Pro 1 day, 9 hours, 51 minutes Dashboard Main Shares Users Settings Plugins Apps Tools 000 Index of /boot config<DIR>2021-12-11 03:33Flash EFI-<DIR>2018-06-12 16:25Flash logs<DIR>2021-08-22 09:59Flash preclear_reports<DIR>2019-01-21 01:03Flash previous<DIR>2021-02-01 11:57Flash syslinux<DIR>2021-02-01 11:57Flash System Volume Information<DIR>2020-04-03 03:14Flash bzfirmware7.49 MB2020-03-05 22:06Flash bzfirmware.sha25665.0 B2020-03-05 22:11Flash bzimage4.69 MB2020-03-05 22:06Flash bzimage.sha25665.0 B2020-03-05 22:11Flash bzmodules9.54 MB2020-03-05 22:06Flash bzmodules.sha25665.0 B2020-03-05 22:11Flash bzroot130 MB2020-03-05 22:11Flash bzroot-gui71.2 MB2020-03-05 22:08Flash bzroot-gui.sha25665.0 B2020-03-05 22:11Flash bzroot.sha25665.0 B2020-03-05 22:11Flash changes.txt18.7 KB2020-03-05 22:06Flash FSCK0000.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0001.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0002.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0003.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0004.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0005.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0006.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0007.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0008.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0009.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0010.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0011.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0012.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0013.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0014.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0015.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0016.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0017.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0018.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0019.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0020.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0021.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0022.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0023.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0024.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0025.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0026.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0027.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0028.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0029.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0030.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0031.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0032.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0033.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0034.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0035.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0036.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0037.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0038.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0039.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0040.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash FSCK0041.REC32.8 KB1980-01-01 06:00Flash ldlinux.c32122 KB2016-07-31 22:36Flash ldlinux.sys69.6 KB2016-07-31 22:36Flash license.txt7.98 KB2020-03-05 22:06Flash make_bootable.bat1.76 KB2020-03-05 22:06Flash make_bootable_linux3.29 KB2020-03-05 22:06Flash make_bootable_mac2.43 KB2020-03-05 22:06Flash memtest150 KB2020-03-05 22:06Flash readvz14.3 KB2017-11-05 18:55Flash syslinux.cfg-492 B2020-03-05 22:06Flash 69 objects: 7 directories, 62 files (224 MB total) Thank you tower-diagnostics-20211212-1804.zip

Built in 2008 😀 still doing its job.

Thank you Squid, I will try that Well that sort of worked now plex cant see the unraid server. need to go do some reading. I had to delete the server on my pc and sign in on unraid server. virtually a fresh install. All is good now. Thanks for you suggestions

tower-diagnostics-20180922-1353.zip

I am trying to update my Plex. I'm running unraid 6.5.3 An update is ready but each time I try to install the update i get this message. 'Configuration not found. Was this container created using this plugin?' I have updated this Plex numerous times before with no issues and I'm not aware that I have changed anything. Can anyone offer any advice. Thank you

Thanks Joe L. I tried the hdd on the mobo port and an mv8 card, the hard drive failed both times, power supply is single rail 650 watt so should be no issues there. I will run the seagate tool on the drive see what happens. Trouble is a 500gb hdd is hardly worth the postage cost to return it now

I still have to retest this Seagate hdd which is a warranty return, Originally I ran this with two other pre-clears and everything ground to a halt and I had to reboot and i could not tell if the pre-clears finished on the other hdd's so I ran the pre-clear script on each drive individually. Should I bother to run a pre-clear on this hdd and will it just do the same again and fill up my ram untill the pc hangs. Thank you

Nice! That case looks familar... How did you mount the top fan mount in the case? Mine is wedged in with rubber shims, but I'm thinking of drilling some holes as it's a bit loose. Funnily enough, I also decided a while back to move my Scythe 4-in-3s to my Sharkoon case as well, for a 22-drive machine, but I haven't got around to it, as it's going to be a big job. Does the case feel solid and sturdy, that's my only concern at the moment? And have you tried moving it? It's going to be very heavy with all those drives. I drilled holes for the top fan mount. I would say the case is fit for purpose. My son helped me move it downstairs. I used the scythe 4-3's to save money but i'm sure at some point in the future when I have to replace a hdd i will regret taking that course..

Here is a link to the manufactures site http://www.scythe-usa.com/product/acc/077/km03_detail.html All the info you need is there.The ultimate goal is to have temperature controlled fans and there is a thread regarding this here..http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=5548.0

Userpaul, it seems your rig has created a lot of envy which 8 port sata cards are you using? I myself am using the saslp-mv8 and they get quite hot. so, i was wondering where you got those fans that fit underneath the saslp? UPDATE: i found some in amazon.co.uk ( i live in europe using keywords: pci + fan) http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=pci+fan&x=0&y=0 So i am just wondering if yours is silent? if yes i would rather buy the same type as yours than a fan about which i know nothing... I have the same cards as you I bought mine from the local Maplin store just up the road (impulse purchase). Whilst I was preclearing my HDD's I noticed that the saslp-mv8 cards got very very hot so I had a fan propped on the psu cooling them down. These are the fans. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=28679 Both fans are controlled with the Skythe fan speed controller and I have a temp sensor on each card. The fans reduce the temps of the cards by around 20 C The advantage of having the fans managed by the Skythe controller is I can strike a balance between fan speed and noise level. I would describe the noise level at maximum speed as irritating but not overly loud. I think fan noise can be a little subjective Ultimately I plan to install a small fan onto the heatsink and I am currently looking at kits to do that.

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/nzxt-cb-44sata-black-braid-sleeved-molex-to-4-sata-cable-200mm Expensive but well worth it IMO

Thanks I'm currently ordering another 3 X 2TB hdd's but I will only connect 2 of them the other one I am going to keep as a spare which will be installed into the bottom hdd cage ready to connect if another drive fails. TBH I would have liked to have the fan controller mounted in the front but the Sharkoon fan covers would not allow it unless i wanted to do some serious work with a cutting tool

Here are a few pictures of my build, unfortunately this build took a two months to complete because I had to order two fan covers from Italy!! I added two fans under each of my 8 port sata cards as they seemed to get very hot. The first few pics are of the testing and pre clearing of the hdd's I changed / upgraded the psu. I have mounted the fan controller outside the box and I am controlling the fans on the cpu. heat pipes, fans mounted under the sata cards and the fans on the door. I have temperature sensors on the sata cards and heat pipes. 31/07/17 will add pictures soon as photobucket now wants fees for hosting

I'm trying to preclear a Seagate 500 gb hdd and it stuck at 70% for a while and then a "killed message came up on the screen. My syslog is to big to post but here is a flavour. Syslog is 1.6GB Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] Result: hostbyte=0x00 driverbyte=0x08 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] Sense Key : 0xb [current] [descriptor] Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: Descriptor sense data with sense descriptors (in hex): Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: 72 0b 00 00 00 00 00 0c 00 0a 80 00 00 00 00 00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: 00 00 00 0f Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] ASC=0x0 ASCQ=0x0 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] CDB: cdb[0]=0x28: 28 00 37 3f e9 10 00 00 08 00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: end_request: I/O error, dev sdb, sector 926935312 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] Result: hostbyte=0x00 driverbyte=0x08 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] Sense Key : 0xb [current] [descriptor] Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: Descriptor sense data with sense descriptors (in hex): Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: 72 0b 00 00 00 00 00 0c 00 0a 80 00 00 00 00 00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: 00 00 00 97 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] ASC=0x0 ASCQ=0x0 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] CDB: cdb[0]=0x28: 28 00 37 3f ea 98 00 00 08 00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: end_request: I/O error, dev sdb, sector 926935704 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] Result: hostbyte=0x00 driverbyte=0x08 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] Sense Key : 0xb [current] [descriptor] Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: Descriptor sense data with sense descriptors (in hex): Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: 72 0b 00 00 00 00 00 0c 00 0a 80 00 00 00 00 00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: 00 00 00 1f Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] ASC=0x0 ASCQ=0x0 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: sd 0:0:0:0: [sdb] CDB: cdb[0]=0x28: 28 00 37 3f ec 20 00 00 08 00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: end_request: I/O error, dev sdb, sector 926936096 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: status=0x41 { DriveReady Error } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: error=0x04 { DriveStatusError } Dec 12 19:15:56 Tower kernel: ata1: translated ATA stat/err 0x41/04 to SCSI SK/ASC/ASCQ 0xb/00/00 Is the hdd faulty? A few minutes later the system locked up. Will have to reboot

Great build and the pics are good to..That link is very nice and well written..Well done