So I have a drive that has failed after finally 12 years (thing does not owe me anything at that age). I am wondering what is the easiest way to identify it (as I was an idiot and did not setup labels). Also, since my parity is valid, once I identify the device, do I just remove it from the array, take it out, put in new drive, preclear and then assign as the new "Disk 1" or what?

 

Appreciate all the information and apologies if this is a noob question but never had this issue before.

4 hours ago, Res74 said:

I am wondering what is the easiest way to identify

Serial number

 

4 hours ago, Res74 said:

Also, since my parity is valid, once I identify the device, do I just remove it from the array, take it out, put in new drive, preclear and then assign as the new "Disk 1" or what?

https://wiki.unraid.net/Replacing_a_Data_Drive