System Memory Log 100%

Looking at the log I really don't know what errors are normal. I did just reboot the server last week and it is my understanding that the logs start over on reboot so this is in a short period of time that the log filled up. The one thing I did in that time that is new is add a bumch of Windows VMs as an experiment for using VMs for my work. This is my personal server and I don't think I would run them in production permanently but I am still experimenting. 

bkhunraid-diagnostics-20231127-1217.zip

Nov 26 05:28:52 BKHunraid kernel: ata41: COMRESET failed (errno=-16)
Nov 26 05:28:52 BKHunraid kernel: ata41: limiting SATA link speed to 3.0 Gbps
Nov 26 05:28:52 BKHunraid kernel: ata41: hard resetting link
Nov 26 05:28:57 BKHunraid kernel: ata41: COMRESET failed (errno=-16)
Nov 26 05:28:57 BKHunraid kernel: ata41: reset failed, giving up
Nov 26 05:28:57 BKHunraid kernel: ata41.00: disable device
Nov 26 05:28:57 BKHunraid kernel: ata41: EH complete

 

One of your cache devices dropped offline, check/replace cables, since it's an MX500 also check it's on the latest firmware.

Also check this for what to do once the device is back:

https://forums.unraid.net/topic/46802-faq-for-unraid-v6/?do=findComment&comment=700582

 

Wow, thanks for your quick response. I appreciate it. 

 

I made changes to the cache drives in my system recently. I decided to mirror the two MX500 drives so that drive has been reformatted. 

 

Whatever was on it is not needed and everything is working as expected. How might I tell Unriad to just ignore and stop logging the error? 

That's an error that only pops up as it happens, so if you continue having some then the unreliable connection is still present.

Edited November 28, 20232 yr by Kilrah

Ahh. So the prescription is to follow the instructions to replace the cable and then update the firmware (if needed) and then follow the instruction for what to do after it is back online. 

 

Will do. I will post my results here when complete. I might not get to it right away. 

 

Thank you both so much. I appreciate the time focused on my issue. 

Edited November 28, 20232 yr by smileybri

@JorgeBThank you for taking the time to review the diagnostics in my original post and pointing me in the direction of potential solutions. 

 

The first thing I did was just check on the cables to be sure they were clipped in and secure. I was concerned with temps on the drives as the case's 2.5" mounts were opposite the mainboard and I couldn't visualize how airflow would pass over them in this location and I had an dock for a 5.5 inch pay that holds 4 2.5" drives and decided to put it to use. This allowed me to disconnect, reconnect and be sure the cables were all secure and inspect them while they were disconnected. Everything seemed fine so I put it back together. 

 

Things seemed to still work, but I think the log file growth continued (subjectively speaking) on the same pace. Meantime I upgraded to 6.12.6 and my dockers stopped working. I knew I could no longer pretend there was not a serious issue and I took to time to update the firmware on the two drives. 

 

I have also scheduled the btrfs check hourly. There are loads of resources in these forums. 

 

Again, many thanks for your help. 

bkhunraid-diagnostics-20231206-2136.zip

Edited December 7, 20232 yr by smileybri

Don't see anything out of the ordinary logged so far.

I am seeing 100% system log files from a data rebuild.  I just Precleared a new replacement drive and also see a lot of errors. 

You should start your own thread and post the diagnostics.