Read only flash drive

[Faspina]

This is my 2nd flash drive since moving to Unraid and now I am getting a read only error on flash drive when it boots, in need to backup and copy to a new flash drive but will trouble copying the license again with the online tool. How many times can I replace the USB drive with the licensing tool?

[JonathanM]

7 hours ago, Faspina said:

How many times can I replace the USB drive with the licensing tool?

Once a year. What kind of flash drives are you using? I've had unraid USB flash drives last 6 or more years.

[Frank1940]

9 hours ago, Faspina said:

This is my 2nd flash drive since moving to Unraid and now I am getting a read only error on flash drive when it boots, in need to backup and copy to a new flash drive but will trouble copying the license again with the online tool. How many times can I replace the USB drive with the licensing tool?

Did you shut the server down, pull the flash drive, put it into a PC and run chkdsk on it?  It could just a file system error...

 

If you do find that you have a bad flash drive, folks have found that the smaller/micro ones are more likely to fail.  Also get one branded with a Memory device manufacturer's name.  They are usually the highest quality devices available!

 

You should also make a backup of your flash drive anytime that make any change(s) to your Unraid configuration.    Main  >>>   Boot Device   now click on 'Flash' under DEVICE column  and in the Flash Device Settings  tab/section, click on the FLASH BACKUP button. 

Edited November 20, 2019 by Frank1940

[Faspina]

A series of unfortunate events, both USB drives i have are pretty sizable, meaning the stick out from the front of the tower server.

 

The both of them have been bumped by me or the dog several times, he's a big dog. The first one took first hit and became unusable (to answer your question yes I back up religiously) , the 2nd one got bump months ago but has been usable since I am only now seeing problem. I will try out the chkdsk as soon as I have a chance , ideally though I have a lower form factor USB  one that I can but in there and feel a little more confident about it being hit should I have to replace it. I did email support so we will see what they say.,

[JonathanM]

2 hours ago, Faspina said:

stick out from the front of the tower server.

That can be pretty easily fixed. Get a USB header adapter and put the key inside the case.

[10ftDeep]

THanks, helped out!