Dealing with UNC Errors and RAID in Degraded Mode

Dealing with UNC Errors and RAID in Degraded Mode

The primary purpose of implementing RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is to ensure data availability even in case of drive failure. In a redundant RAID setup, replacing a faulty drive with a new one allows the RAID array to be rebuilt. However, if an...
Challenges in Data Storage: RAID Configurations

Challenges in Data Storage: RAID Configurations

As we have seen in an earlier post in the series, disk storage plays a vital role in preserving our data, whether it’s personal files, critical business data, or large-scale databases. RAID configurations have become an indispensable component of modern data...
How to Manage UNC Errors in RAID for NAS Devices

How to Manage UNC Errors in RAID for NAS Devices

A NAS (Network Attached Storage) device is a specialized computer designed for data storage and providing access to that data over the internet or a network. In the event of an uncorrectable read error (UNC), the NAS device initiates an I/O error event, marks the...
What is the Best Way to Detect Bad Sectors in a RAID?

What is the Best Way to Detect Bad Sectors in a RAID?

Hard drives commonly encounter the issue of bad sectors, which can lead to the loss of data and a decline in performance. There are several methods to detect bad sectors in a RAID. Through Read Commands One method to find bad sectors is to simply read from the drive...