(Solved) Unraid Parity disk error:

[Brettkw]

Hi all 

 

First up i am new to this, so I apologies up front if i ask stupid questions! 

 

I have recently discovered that my parity disk is in error state 

 

"Unraid Parity disk error: 22-07-2020 07:19

Alert [TOWER] - Parity disk in error state (disk dsbl)
WDC_WD30EFRX-68EUZN0_WD-WCC4N2NC347K (sdb)"

 

After having a look around the community forums, I have done the following.

 

1. Checked all cables

2. Run short self test (does not work)

3. Rebuild Parity

 

I believe that its maybe a hard drive failure (I have 3 x 3tb WD Red HD drives).

 

All other hard drives seem to be fine.

 

Can I also ask that if I do need another parity drive, can I install a larger drive to future proof?

 

Thank you in advance for your help.

 

Brett

 

 

 

 

 

tower-diagnostics-20200723-0843.zip

Edited July 23, 2020 by Brettkw

[trurl]

Looks like your parity disk isn't responding. Do you have another disk you can use?

[Brettkw]

I have bought another one to try. It is now rebuilding.

I will update of progress

[itimpi]

8 hours ago, Brettkw said:

Run short self test (does not work)

I assume you mean the test fails?   If so you definitely need to replace the drive.  If a drive fails either the short or the extended SMART tests then the drive needs replacing.

[Brettkw]

21 hours ago, trurl said:

Looks like your parity disk isn't responding. Do you have another disk you can use?

This fixed it thank you.