Software Raid: Installation and Disk Replacement
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All,
1. I've a pfSense installation without software raid. Is it possible to re-install pfSense with gmirror and import the old configuration file?
2. Where can I check the array status and what steps are necessary to replace a disk?
Can I use gmirror status, gmirror forget before replacing the disk and gmirror insert to rebuild the array?
Is it possible to shutdown the machine after gmirror forget?
Thank you in advance!
- Chris
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1. Yes. Backup the config, reinstall, and restore the config. When reinstalling, use the gmirror option in the installer to make the array.
2. There is a widget for gmirror status, and Diag > GEOM mirrors for status and disk management. If you have SMTP notifications enabled, it notifies on any status change of the mirror.The diag page also offers a way to forget disks, add disks, rebuild arrays, and so on. It doesn't let you create new mirrors, however.
