I have an existing server which is full so I have purchased 8 x 10Tb drives to expand. I have spare kit so could assemble a complete 2nd server to take the new drives. I have an unRAID Pro licence of course (full 26 drive one)

 

Q1: I assume the smart thing would be to use a trial licence to set up server #2 and set my new drives pre-clearing

Q2: Preclear all at same time? Making sure my fans are at 100% to keep them cool!! 

Q3: Whats the suggested number of cycles for preclear these days? 2 or 3?

 

Then I create a new setup on server #2 and copy all the files over network (gigabit). Not enabling parity until all files are moved!

 

Q3: Since my key is tied to flash drive, how do I effectively "move" it to server #2?

 

Thanks for any help or advice offered

17 hours ago, methanoid said:

Since my key is tied to flash drive, how do I effectively "move" it to server #2?

When the move is done copy the config folder from the trial server to the licensed flash drive.

2 hours ago, johnnie.black said:

When the move is done copy the config folder from the trial server to the licensed flash drive.

 

Thanks, seems obvious now but thanks!