Hello,

I’m a new Unraid user (installed 7.1.4 about 3 weeks ago), and I’m having an issue where the Mover does not transfer files from my data_cache drive to the array. The data_cache drive stays around 91 percent full constantly.

I have two cache drives, but my concern is with data_cache, which I use specifically for data following Trash Guides recommendations. The share is set to “Move from cache → Array”, so files should move from cache to the array according to the Mover schedule — but they never do.

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Setup

• Two cache drives

  • Regular cache (cache)

  • Data cache (data_cache for large media writes)

• Share data configuration:

  • Primary storage: data_cache

  • Secondary storage: Array

  • Mover action: Move from cache → Array

  • Allocation method: High-water

• Folder structure recreated after formatting the cache:

  mkdir -p /mnt/user/data/{torrents/{tv,movies,music},media/{tv,movies,music}}
  

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Issue

• Files written to data_cache never move to the array, even after weeks.

• Even when I manually run the Mover, it appears that nothing happens.

• After manually deleting files from data_cache, the array kept:

  • the actual files that were copied after data_cache became full

  • only the empty folder structure for files that were copied earlier

• It looks like all earlier files stayed on data_cache and were lost when I formatted the drive.

• Mover does not seem to run or does not correctly handle this share.

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Can someone advise how to set my Mover so that it moves all files from data_cache to the array overnight and frees up space on data_cache?

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. I am still learning Unraid and want to make sure my setup is correct and safe.

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Edited December 4, 2025Dec 4 by GagiRaid

It's a case problem; delete Data.cfg from /config/shares on the flash drive, then go to the data share and reapply its settings;,make a dummy change if needed.

P.S. 7.2.x would warn you about this.

OMG, that worked.

I ran the move manually, and the files have been copied to the array now.

Thank you so much !!!!