I have a ZFS Raid Z2 array with 8 SAS drives. For over a year now, it seems like at least 1 if not 2 of the drives are bad. However ZFS reports no errors. The array is not slow, and everything works as it should. The only indication any of the drives are bad is the clicking, and the indicator on the drive caddy itself (Details below)
Because these are SAS drives, no smart data is reported, and I am not familiar with any way to check their health status. The system is set up on a ProLiant ML350p Gen8, and each of the caddies has a central orange light that apparently blinks if the system detects issues with the drives, and 2 of the 8 drives are flashing there.
So, should I be concerned? Is there a way to test these drives in place, or get it to give me some kind if report on them? Can I tell ZFS to do an "Extensive test" to see if it can find anything? And most intriguing, I asked 3 questions (4 if you count this one) will people actually answer all 3 of them, or just select one to answer..