Change storage HDD fails during formating - OMV\ExecException: Failed to execute command

Peter5 · 26. Dezember 2020

Hello,

running OMV 5 since a few days (after upgrade) and want to enlarge my storage size.

Trying to change an existing 3TB HDD with a new 8TB HDD I got this error during formating on OMV Interface:

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Is this related to the Hardware I'm using?

I'm running OMV on a ProLiant Gen8.

The HDD is listend on boot without errors.

As far as I figured out it's suitable for 6TB HDD. But 8TB could also be used - but not specified by HP.

Is ext4 the correct filesystem for 8TB HDD?

Any suggestions?
Thanks

macom · 26. Dezember 2020

wipe the drive from the GUI of OMV. Short should be enough.

Then create the filesystem again.

ext4 is ok

Peter5 · 26. Dezember 2020

Hello macom.

Thanky for your reply.

Yes, I already tried this. Restart server - Deleted the drive - create - no success.

I did reboot again and the drive was not listed on server installed drives.

macom · 26. Dezember 2020

Connect the drive to another port or with another cable?

Peter5 · 26. Dezember 2020

Ok. I can try.

The server has 4 bays. How is the system reacting if I change an existing drive to another bay?

Is this managed automatically? Or do I mess up the system.

Thanks

macom · 26. Dezember 2020

Zitat von Peter5

Is this managed automatically?

Yes, drives are mounted by label, not by sdx which might change.

macom · 26. Dezember 2020

Another test could be to partition and create the filesystem on another computer, e.g. laptop or desktop with Linux or a Linux Live Distro, You might need a USB to sata adapter for that to work.

If that works, you know the drive is ok.

Peter5 · 26. Dezember 2020

Thanks, its worth a try

Could this also be a result of a defect HDD?

I started the server with changed bay location but the disk was not recoginzed.

Now I check the disk on a Windows machine... still running the formating process

I will try format the disk on another linux system - but not sure if I want to trust this hard drive

macom · 26. Dezember 2020

Zitat von Peter5

Could this also be a result of a defect HDD?

Maybe some bad connection.

When I get a new hard drive, I usually do a burn-in test.

But finding a bad connection is difficult. You can try some plug / unplug operations.

Peter5 · 26. Dezember 2020

I think the drive has passed its way. Not able to connect any more.

Hope I will get a new one. Might use a 6TB instead,

Thanks for your assistance macom

macom · 26. Dezember 2020

Was this a new drive? Refurbished?

Maybe check SMART values for the operating hours of that drive.

Peter5 · 26. Dezember 2020

Yes, new drive. I don't think it was refurbished. I bought it by a serious dealer I trust.

I do not get a connect in any operation system. Can't connect. HDD is making only clicking noise...

Sad I can't use the weekend to get this running - and the time to invest to get a new drive.

Peter5 · 1. Januar 2021

Little update:

I tried another HDD (1TB) to ensure there is no problem with the system itself and everything worked.

So I tried another 8TB HDD and this worked without any problems. Formating with ext4, mounting... all fine.

Thanks 4 your help.

macom · 1. Januar 2021

Hopefully you will get it replaced.

Change storage HDD fails during formating - OMV\ExecException: Failed to execute command

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