Preclear plugin
Hi guys, this is a simple plugin that allows users to clear their disks before add them to the array.
The main characteristics of this plugin are:
Modularity: can be used standalone or in conjunction with Joe L. or bjp999 scripts;
Ease of use: with a few clicks you can start a clear session on your disk;
Integration: you can always access the plugin under Tools > Preclear Disk menu. If you have Unassigned Devices installed, you can start/stop/view preclear se
unRAID will do a clear of a disk that's added to the array if a) it doesn't have a valid preclear signature or b) the format of the drive isn't compatible with the array (usually XFS).
If you do use the preclear plugin or Docker, you do two things:
1) By running at least one full pass of preclear on a drive, you tend to discover if the drive has errors that may make it unsuitable for use within the array. This is useful for new drives that you want to validate - if you sh