USB key frequently broken

[sbeex]

Hey folks,

 

I own 2 unraids server:

 

1) Unraid with Intel Nuc -> no problem so far I still use the first usb key since approx 9 months

 

2) Unraid with AMD have to change the usb key approx each 6 months...

 

Motherboard:

ASRock B450M Steel Legend
American Megatrends Inc., Version P3.60
BIOS dated: Tue 03 Nov 2020 12:00:00 AM CET

 

CPU:

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core @ 3600 MHz

 

RAM: 

16Gb DDR4

 

Graphic card:

NVIDIA GeForce RTX

 

Storage:

 

The last usb key I used for the boot device (in both systems) is: Sandisk cruzer fit 32GB

 

I don't blame AMD and am quite sure it has nothing to do with it. But I really want to find a solution because it's really annoying to not be able to rely on this usb key which is central for unraid.

 

What kind I do to improve that any ideas ?

Thank you very much

[JorgeB]

Try a SanDisk Cruzer Blade USB 2.0, they have been very reliable for me, you can also use a USB to mSATA/m.2 SATA adapter, but not all will work, I can post links to models known to work if interested. 

[Lolight]

4 hours ago, sbeex said:

What kind I do to improve that any ideas ?

As @JorgeB has mentioned, make sure to get a USB 2.0 key.

Also, try to find one at a local big electronics store.

Look for a well known brand, preferably in a large, metal housing.

Purchasing online might get you a counterfeit.