January 28Jan 28 I want to remove 3 disks and I would love it if someone would check my math :-)I am removing and storing 2 disks (disk1 and disk3) and I am not leaving the data on the array (they are backup copies)I want to move the data from a 3rd disk and remove it, too (disk7).Here is my checklist:Procedure:1. Stop all backup scripts to prevent writing to anything during the process2. disable dockers to prevent writing3. move share /user/appdatabackup from disk3 to disk9 disable appdatabackup plugin run unbalanced and move /disk3/appdatabackup to /disk9/appdatabackup go to Shares and assign appdatabackup to disk94. stop mover change settings/mover to monthly5. list all the files and dirs on disk7, use this to verify that all data was copied to disk106. run unbalanced and copy all data from disk7 to disk107. make sure all data was copied from disk7 to disk10 (use list in step 5)8. delete all data from disk79. stop array and remove disk1 and disk3 from the server, leave disk7 in the server11. reboot12. MAKE A NEW CONFIG Screen shot disk assignments Reset the array configuration using Tools → New Config, choosing the option to preserve all current assignments. Unassign the disk1, disk3 and disk7 Start the array, but do not check the "Parity is valid" box.13. mount disk7 as an unassigned diskHave I missed any steps, no matter how small?Any help is appreciated.
January 29Jan 29 Community Expert Solution That seems OK with certain assumptions. Diagnostics might help make better sense of things.
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