I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... - Investigating Problems with Disks https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/ SoftRAID Discussion Board en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:32:52 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22878 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:48:44 +0000 @guitarflex 
THese are what I was referencing:
https://www.owc.com/solutions/memory-cards-readers

 

]]> Investigating Problems with Disks SoftRAID Support https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22878 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22877 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:40:09 +0000 Investigating Problems with Disks GuitarFlex https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22877 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22863 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 08:24:39 +0000 @guitarflex 

this is a relatively common problem. We have a line of cards now, and bundle it with software that does the certify process to "refresh" the drives, so they get back to new performance (or fail the certify process) Certify is a great test of drives!

]]> Investigating Problems with Disks SoftRAID Support https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22863 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22862 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:49:30 +0000 separate issue that requires no support but SoftRaid finally gave me scientific and validated data tonight that eliminated all question marks. A CFast 2.0 card for a BlackMagic Design camera had become wonky and wasn't being recognized by the camera. Loaded the card into the reader and opened SoftRaid to re-certify it. Didn't even get more than 90 seconds in the certification (and re-tried two more times) before it encountered a write-error and alerted me the disk should be replaced immediately. This one was real. Thankfully the card didn't totally die until last night's project had been off-loaded and before the next one had begun. Obviously I don't have those cards attached to the computer all the time like my other volumes so if there were warning signs leading up to that, I wouldn't have received the notifications without the CFast in the reader. I'm strangely thankful that I know what happened though and don't have to wonder, thanks to SoftRaid. Other than more money down the drain on an Angelbird card that didn't last more than two years, the SoftRaid part was well worthwhile! 

]]> Investigating Problems with Disks GuitarFlex https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22862 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22857 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:58:24 +0000 @guitarflex 

the USB comment meant USB drives do not have SMART checks, so you cannot tell about predicted failure on USB disks.

The only difference is you need to backup if you want to certify the disk, as the certify process wipes all data.

]]> Investigating Problems with Disks SoftRAID Support https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22857 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22850 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:59:33 +0000 @softraid-support Thanks. To be clear, this particular disk is not even in a RAID setup. I juggle a lot of data and often use single-disks for immediate short-term use. Then the on/off-site and RAID solutions for archival. 

 

What does "it's not USB" refer to? The disk is in the ThunderBay Flex 8 connected over Thunderbolt. 

]]> Investigating Problems with Disks GuitarFlex https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22850 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22848 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:58:09 +0000 @guitarflex 

If the disk reports SMART data (its not USB), then it may be OK. If this happens again, update backups, "remove disk", certify the disk, initialize, "add disk" and add it back. (the volume will work with one disk missing)

So best advice at the moment is keep an eye on it. Its possible it was a sector that fixed itself. had it reallocated a bad sector, the drive would have a status of predicted to fail.

]]> Investigating Problems with Disks SoftRAID Support https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22848 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22847 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 03:23:43 +0000 I already identified the serial number of the disk and which volume it was last night/yesterday morning at 3 am! Thanks to your suggestion I have just completed a validate disk. Successful. The log says: "The Volume "YouTube Themes Overflow" (disk24) validated successfully."

Anything else you'd suggest at this point? Or at this point would you go ahead and keep on using the disk/volume, especially if it's regularly backed up anyhow.

Offloading the data to wipe the disk clean and re-certify the entire disk just to make certain would be entirely overkill.....or would it? 

]]> Investigating Problems with Disks GuitarFlex https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22847 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22846 Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:15:48 +0000 Investigating Problems with Disks GuitarFlex https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22846 RE: I Don't Think This Is A Problem But Not Sure Where Else To Ask.... https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22845 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:15:11 +0000 Since it hung on reading, try a "validate" volume.
You can also figure out the disk that hung from the log (the serial number is probably shown), and verify just that disk, but validate makes more sense. See if it works, hangs, or what. It will take a while, but you can use the volume while validating.

]]> Investigating Problems with Disks SoftRAID Support https://forums.softraid.com/investigating-problems-with-disks/i-dont-think-this-is-a-problem-but-not-sure-where-else-to-ask/#post-22845