May 6May 6 So to be clear, I already have a working unraid server.I understand that the operating system runs in RAM and doesn't particularly strain the USB drive it boots from, but i would still like to have a backup on hand in case it fails. When setting up unraid initially, I had a pretty difficult time getting a USB drive it would accept. I would like to to know for sure I have a drive that unraid will accept so I don't have to go a some period of ordering a drive, having it not work, ordering a new one, etcSo is there a way to know a USB drive will work ahead of time? Or would I not know until I actually try to transfer my license?
May 7May 7 Community Expert Any flash drive with a unique GUID should work; you can boot with it and try to start a trial. If it works for that, it will also work for a paid license.
May 7May 7 Community Expert 9 hours ago, Forblaze said:So is there a way to know a USB drive will work ahead of time? Or would I not know until I actually try to transfer my license?The Creator will flag your drive if it thinks there's a problem with its GUID.https://unraid.net/blog/new-usb-creatorDon't order anything until you know what to look for.Check the guide in this section:https://forums.unraid.net/forum/119-usb-flash/If you're in a hurry, get this: eBay item number 326046070546 Edited May 7May 7 by Lolight
May 7May 7 Community Expert 10 hours ago, Forblaze said:I understand that the operating system runs in RAM and doesn't particularly strain the USB drive it boots fromYes but there's much more to it.The guide will explain.
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