unRAID 6.7.2 and Marvell SATA controller

[dchamb]

I have an unRAID version 6.6.6 system with an I/O Crest 4 Port SATA III PCI-e 2.0 x1 Controller Card Marvell 9215 (based on the Marvell 88SE9215). When I tried to upgrade to version 6.7.0 I lost 3 drives which were attached to this controller card.  I reverted back to version 6.6.6 and the drives reappeared on the array.

 

I am reluctant to try going to 6.7.2 because I don't know if this problem still exists, plus I've been aware of the posts on database corruption issues. My question is this: should I replace the controller with a non-Marvell based controller and try again? If so, what are the recommended controllers for SATA drives that should not have this problem with 6.7.x? 

 

Thanks

 

Dale

[itimpi]

Did you try the solution of adding extra boot parameters as many have found fixes this issue on the 6.7.x series of releases.

[dchamb]

Where would I find it?

[JorgeB]

https://forums.unraid.net/bug-reports/stable-releases/disks-missing-after-upgrading-to-670-r536/?do=findComment&comment=4583

 

[dchamb]

7 hours ago, johnnie.black said:

https://forums.unraid.net/bug-reports/stable-releases/disks-missing-after-upgrading-to-670-r536/?do=findComment&comment=4583

 

Thanks johnnie.black. I still am uncertain if I should scrap this controller card for a non-Marvell based one. I see SAS controllers out there but I'm not familiar with them.  And if I change my controller will all the existing drive assignments be preserved?

[testdasi]

It usually will be plug-and-play. There are some controllers out there that truncates the serial number, then you will need to readd. You can ask around on the forum for recommendations.

[dchamb]

Here is one I am looking at currently LSI Broadcom SAS 9300-8i 8-port 12Gb/s SATA+SAS PCI-Express 3.0 Low Profile Host Bus Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DSURZYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3c3fDbFCRSQST

[JorgeB]

On 6/29/2019 at 3:57 PM, dchamb said:

SAS 9300-8i

That one is a good option and plug 'n play