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HP P840 HDD RAID 5 many strange drive faiures


HP SmartArray P400: How to repair failed logical drive?Reusing Raid 5 Drive?reliably and automatically determine connection path of physical position of HDD from /dev/sdX device fileHow to replace failed drive in RAID 5 array in HP DL380 G4 serverQuestions on increasing RAID 5 arrayRaid 10, Logical device are missingHP Code 341 “Physical Drive State: Predictive failure. This physical drive is predicted to fail soon.”HPE 1.92TB SATA 6G Mixed Use SFF SSD very slow compared to SAS HDD HP disksHP drive array “ready for rebuild” (RAID5)Hard Disc Failure or RAID Glitch













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I've been using a RAID5 HDD storage (8x6TB) at my HP P840 for like 2 years now and it has always had unusually many drive failures. Everything was good for half a year, but now drives are failing in a strange way.
For example 2 new drives failed a few days after they have been added to the RAID.
I have also already replaced the RAID controller and am using up-to-date firmware on Mainboard and RAID controller.



Also I have tried to use different drives.
Initially there were HGST DeskStar 6TB drives used in that RAID, now I have been replacing them with HGST UltraStar 6TB when replacing failed drives. But the behaviour is the same.



Also it seems (most of) the drives are not really failed, because once I replaced the RAID controller, one failed drive was recognized as OK again and the rebuild started.



My hoster's support says the problem is that I'm actually using RAID5 and I should switch to RAID10 instead. It's hard for me to believe as I've been using RAID5 without problems at other systems (no drive failures in years).



Can anyone give me a hint, what else the culprit could be? Something wrong with the way the RAID controller is configured?



Thank you!



 Smart Array P840 in Slot 1 (sn: PDNNF0ARH321GD)


Port Name: 1I

Port Name: 2I

Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK

Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK

Internal Drive Cage at Port 2I, Box 1, OK
array A (Solid State SATA, Unused Space: 0 MB)


logicaldrive 1 (447.1 GB, RAID 1+0, OK)

physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)

array B (SATA, Unused Space: 0 MB)


logicaldrive 2 (38.2 TB, RAID 5, Interim Recovery Mode)

physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:5 (port 1I:box 2:bay 5, SATA, 6001.1 GB, Failed)
physicaldrive 1I:2:6 (port 1I:box 2:bay 6, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:7 (port 1I:box 2:bay 7, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:8 (port 1I:box 2:bay 8, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)


Detailed Info:



 Smart Array P840 in Slot 1
Bus Interface: PCI
Slot: 1
Serial Number: PDNNF0ARH321GD
Cache Serial Number: PEYFP0BRH323YZ
RAID 6 (ADG) Status: Enabled
Controller Status: OK
Hardware Revision: B
Firmware Version: 6.60
Rebuild Priority: High
Expand Priority: Medium
Surface Scan Delay: 3 secs
Surface Scan Mode: Idle
Parallel Surface Scan Supported: Yes
Current Parallel Surface Scan Count: 1
Max Parallel Surface Scan Count: 16
Queue Depth: Automatic
Monitor and Performance Delay: 60 min
Elevator Sort: Enabled
Degraded Performance Optimization: Disabled
Inconsistency Repair Policy: Disabled
Wait for Cache Room: Disabled
Surface Analysis Inconsistency Notification: Disabled
Post Prompt Timeout: 15 secs
Cache Board Present: True
Cache Status: OK
Cache Ratio: 10% Read / 90% Write
Drive Write Cache: Enabled
Total Cache Size: 4.0 GB
Total Cache Memory Available: 3.2 GB
No-Battery Write Cache: Enabled
SSD Caching RAID5 WriteBack Enabled: True
SSD Caching Version: 2
Cache Backup Power Source: Batteries
Battery/Capacitor Count: 1
Battery/Capacitor Status: OK
SATA NCQ Supported: True
Spare Activation Mode: Activate on physical drive failure (default)
Controller Temperature (C): 51
Cache Module Temperature (C): 38
Number of Ports: 2 Internal only
Encryption: Disabled
Express Local Encryption: False
Driver Name: hpsa
Driver Version: 3.4.16
Driver Supports HP SSD Smart Path: True
PCI Address (Domain:Bus:Device.Function): 0000:06:00.0
Negotiated PCIe Data Rate: PCIe 3.0 x8 (7880 MB/s)
Controller Mode: RAID
Controller Mode Reboot: Not Required
Latency Scheduler Setting: Disabled
Current Power Mode: MaxPerformance
Host Serial Number: CZ270500GM
Sanitize Erase Supported: False
Primary Boot Volume: logicaldrive 1 (600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115)
Secondary Boot Volume: logicaldrive 1 (600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115)


Port Name: 1I
Port ID: 0
Port Connection Number: 0
SAS Address: 5001438038AD05A0
Port Location: Internal
Managed Cable Connected: False

Port Name: 2I
Port ID: 1
Port Connection Number: 1
SAS Address: 5001438038AD05A8
Port Location: Internal
Managed Cable Connected: False

Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK
Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
Drive Bays: 4
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Location: Internal

Physical Drives
physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
None attached


Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK
Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
Drive Bays: 4
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Location: Internal

Physical Drives
physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
None attached


Internal Drive Cage at Port 2I, Box 1, OK
Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
Drive Bays: 4
Port: 2I
Box: 1
Location: Internal

Physical Drives
physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
None attached

Array: A
Interface Type: Solid State SATA
Unused Space: 0 MB (0.0%)
Used Space: 894.2 GB (100.0%)
Status: OK
MultiDomain Status: OK
Array Type: Data
HP SSD Smart Path: disable



Logical Drive: 1
Size: 447.1 GB
Fault Tolerance: 1+0
Heads: 255
Sectors Per Track: 32
Cylinders: 65535
Strip Size: 256 KB
Full Stripe Size: 512 KB
Status: OK
MultiDomain Status: OK
Caching: Enabled
Unique Identifier: 600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115
Disk Name: /dev/sda
Mount Points: / 18.6 GB Partition Number 2
OS Status: LOCKED
Logical Drive Label: 0216D6F9PDNNF0ARH502MC7DFA
Mirror Group 1:
physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
Mirror Group 2:
physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
Drive Type: Data
LD Acceleration Method: Controller Cache

physicaldrive 2I:1:1
Port: 2I
Box: 1
Bay: 1
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: Solid State SATA
Size: 240.0 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Firmware Revision: N2010101
Serial Number: PHDV712004AG240AGN
Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 31
Maximum Temperature (C): 39
SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 2I:1:2
Port: 2I
Box: 1
Bay: 2
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: Solid State SATA
Size: 240.0 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Firmware Revision: N2010101
Serial Number: PHDV706303CH240AGN
Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 29
Maximum Temperature (C): 36
SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 2I:1:3
Port: 2I
Box: 1
Bay: 3
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: Solid State SATA
Size: 240.0 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Firmware Revision: N2010101
Serial Number: PHDV712003V8240AGN
Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 29
Maximum Temperature (C): 35
SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 2I:1:4
Port: 2I
Box: 1
Bay: 4
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: Solid State SATA
Size: 240.0 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Firmware Revision: N2010101
Serial Number: PHDV712004GA240AGN
Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 31
Maximum Temperature (C): 37
SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False


Array: B
Interface Type: SATA
Unused Space: 0 MB (0.0%)
Used Space: 43.7 TB (100.0%)
Status: Failed Physical Drive
MultiDomain Status: OK
Array Type: Data
HP SSD Smart Path: disable

Warning: One of the drives on this array have failed or has been removed.




Logical Drive: 2
Size: 38.2 TB
Fault Tolerance: 5
Heads: 255
Sectors Per Track: 32
Cylinders: 65535
Strip Size: 256 KB
Full Stripe Size: 1792 KB
Status: Interim Recovery Mode
MultiDomain Status: OK
Caching: Enabled
Parity Initialization Status: Initialization Failed
Unique Identifier: 600508B1001CF94F84873C91FD89B549
Disk Name: /dev/sdb
Mount Points: None
Logical Drive Label: 04DA1DD6PDNNF0ARH502MC546F
Drive Type: Data
LD Acceleration Method: Controller Cache

physicaldrive 1I:2:1
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Bay: 1
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SATA
Size: 6001.1 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Rotational Speed: 7200
Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
Serial Number: NAHN3UZY
Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 37
Maximum Temperature (C): 43
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 1I:2:2
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Bay: 2
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SATA
Size: 6001.1 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Rotational Speed: 7200
Firmware Revision: APGNT517
Serial Number: NAHLKP0X
Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 37
Maximum Temperature (C): 56
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 1I:2:3
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Bay: 3
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SATA
Size: 6001.1 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Rotational Speed: 7200
Firmware Revision: T7MH
Serial Number: NCH8E81Z
Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 33
Maximum Temperature (C): 41
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 1I:2:4
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Bay: 4
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SATA
Size: 6001.1 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Rotational Speed: 7200
Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
Serial Number: NAHYMAUY
Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 34
Maximum Temperature (C): 41
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 1I:2:5
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Bay: 5
Status: Failed
Last Failure Reason: Write retries failed
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SATA
Size: 6001.1 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Rotational Speed: 7200
Firmware Revision: T7MH
Serial Number: K1H942MD
Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Maximum Temperature (C): 43
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Applicable
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 1I:2:6
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Bay: 6
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SATA
Size: 6001.1 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Rotational Speed: 7200
Firmware Revision: TDR2
Serial Number: K8JM5TKN
Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 33
Maximum Temperature (C): 38
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 1I:2:7
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Bay: 7
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SATA
Size: 6001.1 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Rotational Speed: 7200
Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
Serial Number: K8H9BW2N
Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 34
Maximum Temperature (C): 39
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False

physicaldrive 1I:2:8
Port: 1I
Box: 2
Bay: 8
Status: OK
Drive Type: Data Drive
Interface Type: SATA
Size: 6001.1 GB
Drive exposed to OS: False
Native Block Size: 4096
Rotational Speed: 7200
Firmware Revision: T7MH
Serial Number: K1H623JD
Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
SATA NCQ Capable: True
SATA NCQ Enabled: True
Current Temperature (C): 35
Maximum Temperature (C): 40
PHY Count: 1
PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
Sanitize Erase Supported: False









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    I've been using a RAID5 HDD storage (8x6TB) at my HP P840 for like 2 years now and it has always had unusually many drive failures. Everything was good for half a year, but now drives are failing in a strange way.
    For example 2 new drives failed a few days after they have been added to the RAID.
    I have also already replaced the RAID controller and am using up-to-date firmware on Mainboard and RAID controller.



    Also I have tried to use different drives.
    Initially there were HGST DeskStar 6TB drives used in that RAID, now I have been replacing them with HGST UltraStar 6TB when replacing failed drives. But the behaviour is the same.



    Also it seems (most of) the drives are not really failed, because once I replaced the RAID controller, one failed drive was recognized as OK again and the rebuild started.



    My hoster's support says the problem is that I'm actually using RAID5 and I should switch to RAID10 instead. It's hard for me to believe as I've been using RAID5 without problems at other systems (no drive failures in years).



    Can anyone give me a hint, what else the culprit could be? Something wrong with the way the RAID controller is configured?



    Thank you!



     Smart Array P840 in Slot 1 (sn: PDNNF0ARH321GD)


    Port Name: 1I

    Port Name: 2I

    Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK

    Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK

    Internal Drive Cage at Port 2I, Box 1, OK
    array A (Solid State SATA, Unused Space: 0 MB)


    logicaldrive 1 (447.1 GB, RAID 1+0, OK)

    physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)

    array B (SATA, Unused Space: 0 MB)


    logicaldrive 2 (38.2 TB, RAID 5, Interim Recovery Mode)

    physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:5 (port 1I:box 2:bay 5, SATA, 6001.1 GB, Failed)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:6 (port 1I:box 2:bay 6, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:7 (port 1I:box 2:bay 7, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:8 (port 1I:box 2:bay 8, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)


    Detailed Info:



     Smart Array P840 in Slot 1
    Bus Interface: PCI
    Slot: 1
    Serial Number: PDNNF0ARH321GD
    Cache Serial Number: PEYFP0BRH323YZ
    RAID 6 (ADG) Status: Enabled
    Controller Status: OK
    Hardware Revision: B
    Firmware Version: 6.60
    Rebuild Priority: High
    Expand Priority: Medium
    Surface Scan Delay: 3 secs
    Surface Scan Mode: Idle
    Parallel Surface Scan Supported: Yes
    Current Parallel Surface Scan Count: 1
    Max Parallel Surface Scan Count: 16
    Queue Depth: Automatic
    Monitor and Performance Delay: 60 min
    Elevator Sort: Enabled
    Degraded Performance Optimization: Disabled
    Inconsistency Repair Policy: Disabled
    Wait for Cache Room: Disabled
    Surface Analysis Inconsistency Notification: Disabled
    Post Prompt Timeout: 15 secs
    Cache Board Present: True
    Cache Status: OK
    Cache Ratio: 10% Read / 90% Write
    Drive Write Cache: Enabled
    Total Cache Size: 4.0 GB
    Total Cache Memory Available: 3.2 GB
    No-Battery Write Cache: Enabled
    SSD Caching RAID5 WriteBack Enabled: True
    SSD Caching Version: 2
    Cache Backup Power Source: Batteries
    Battery/Capacitor Count: 1
    Battery/Capacitor Status: OK
    SATA NCQ Supported: True
    Spare Activation Mode: Activate on physical drive failure (default)
    Controller Temperature (C): 51
    Cache Module Temperature (C): 38
    Number of Ports: 2 Internal only
    Encryption: Disabled
    Express Local Encryption: False
    Driver Name: hpsa
    Driver Version: 3.4.16
    Driver Supports HP SSD Smart Path: True
    PCI Address (Domain:Bus:Device.Function): 0000:06:00.0
    Negotiated PCIe Data Rate: PCIe 3.0 x8 (7880 MB/s)
    Controller Mode: RAID
    Controller Mode Reboot: Not Required
    Latency Scheduler Setting: Disabled
    Current Power Mode: MaxPerformance
    Host Serial Number: CZ270500GM
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False
    Primary Boot Volume: logicaldrive 1 (600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115)
    Secondary Boot Volume: logicaldrive 1 (600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115)


    Port Name: 1I
    Port ID: 0
    Port Connection Number: 0
    SAS Address: 5001438038AD05A0
    Port Location: Internal
    Managed Cable Connected: False

    Port Name: 2I
    Port ID: 1
    Port Connection Number: 1
    SAS Address: 5001438038AD05A8
    Port Location: Internal
    Managed Cable Connected: False

    Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK
    Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
    Drive Bays: 4
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Location: Internal

    Physical Drives
    physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    None attached


    Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK
    Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
    Drive Bays: 4
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Location: Internal

    Physical Drives
    physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
    None attached


    Internal Drive Cage at Port 2I, Box 1, OK
    Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
    Drive Bays: 4
    Port: 2I
    Box: 1
    Location: Internal

    Physical Drives
    physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    None attached

    Array: A
    Interface Type: Solid State SATA
    Unused Space: 0 MB (0.0%)
    Used Space: 894.2 GB (100.0%)
    Status: OK
    MultiDomain Status: OK
    Array Type: Data
    HP SSD Smart Path: disable



    Logical Drive: 1
    Size: 447.1 GB
    Fault Tolerance: 1+0
    Heads: 255
    Sectors Per Track: 32
    Cylinders: 65535
    Strip Size: 256 KB
    Full Stripe Size: 512 KB
    Status: OK
    MultiDomain Status: OK
    Caching: Enabled
    Unique Identifier: 600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115
    Disk Name: /dev/sda
    Mount Points: / 18.6 GB Partition Number 2
    OS Status: LOCKED
    Logical Drive Label: 0216D6F9PDNNF0ARH502MC7DFA
    Mirror Group 1:
    physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    Mirror Group 2:
    physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
    Drive Type: Data
    LD Acceleration Method: Controller Cache

    physicaldrive 2I:1:1
    Port: 2I
    Box: 1
    Bay: 1
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: Solid State SATA
    Size: 240.0 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Firmware Revision: N2010101
    Serial Number: PHDV712004AG240AGN
    Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 31
    Maximum Temperature (C): 39
    SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 2I:1:2
    Port: 2I
    Box: 1
    Bay: 2
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: Solid State SATA
    Size: 240.0 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Firmware Revision: N2010101
    Serial Number: PHDV706303CH240AGN
    Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 29
    Maximum Temperature (C): 36
    SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 2I:1:3
    Port: 2I
    Box: 1
    Bay: 3
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: Solid State SATA
    Size: 240.0 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Firmware Revision: N2010101
    Serial Number: PHDV712003V8240AGN
    Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 29
    Maximum Temperature (C): 35
    SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 2I:1:4
    Port: 2I
    Box: 1
    Bay: 4
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: Solid State SATA
    Size: 240.0 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Firmware Revision: N2010101
    Serial Number: PHDV712004GA240AGN
    Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 31
    Maximum Temperature (C): 37
    SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False


    Array: B
    Interface Type: SATA
    Unused Space: 0 MB (0.0%)
    Used Space: 43.7 TB (100.0%)
    Status: Failed Physical Drive
    MultiDomain Status: OK
    Array Type: Data
    HP SSD Smart Path: disable

    Warning: One of the drives on this array have failed or has been removed.




    Logical Drive: 2
    Size: 38.2 TB
    Fault Tolerance: 5
    Heads: 255
    Sectors Per Track: 32
    Cylinders: 65535
    Strip Size: 256 KB
    Full Stripe Size: 1792 KB
    Status: Interim Recovery Mode
    MultiDomain Status: OK
    Caching: Enabled
    Parity Initialization Status: Initialization Failed
    Unique Identifier: 600508B1001CF94F84873C91FD89B549
    Disk Name: /dev/sdb
    Mount Points: None
    Logical Drive Label: 04DA1DD6PDNNF0ARH502MC546F
    Drive Type: Data
    LD Acceleration Method: Controller Cache

    physicaldrive 1I:2:1
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Bay: 1
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: SATA
    Size: 6001.1 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Rotational Speed: 7200
    Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
    Serial Number: NAHN3UZY
    Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 37
    Maximum Temperature (C): 43
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 1I:2:2
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Bay: 2
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: SATA
    Size: 6001.1 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Rotational Speed: 7200
    Firmware Revision: APGNT517
    Serial Number: NAHLKP0X
    Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 37
    Maximum Temperature (C): 56
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 1I:2:3
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Bay: 3
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: SATA
    Size: 6001.1 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Rotational Speed: 7200
    Firmware Revision: T7MH
    Serial Number: NCH8E81Z
    Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 33
    Maximum Temperature (C): 41
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 1I:2:4
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Bay: 4
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: SATA
    Size: 6001.1 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Rotational Speed: 7200
    Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
    Serial Number: NAHYMAUY
    Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 34
    Maximum Temperature (C): 41
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 1I:2:5
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Bay: 5
    Status: Failed
    Last Failure Reason: Write retries failed
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: SATA
    Size: 6001.1 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Rotational Speed: 7200
    Firmware Revision: T7MH
    Serial Number: K1H942MD
    Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Maximum Temperature (C): 43
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Applicable
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 1I:2:6
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Bay: 6
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: SATA
    Size: 6001.1 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Rotational Speed: 7200
    Firmware Revision: TDR2
    Serial Number: K8JM5TKN
    Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 33
    Maximum Temperature (C): 38
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 1I:2:7
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Bay: 7
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: SATA
    Size: 6001.1 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Rotational Speed: 7200
    Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
    Serial Number: K8H9BW2N
    Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 34
    Maximum Temperature (C): 39
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False

    physicaldrive 1I:2:8
    Port: 1I
    Box: 2
    Bay: 8
    Status: OK
    Drive Type: Data Drive
    Interface Type: SATA
    Size: 6001.1 GB
    Drive exposed to OS: False
    Native Block Size: 4096
    Rotational Speed: 7200
    Firmware Revision: T7MH
    Serial Number: K1H623JD
    Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
    SATA NCQ Capable: True
    SATA NCQ Enabled: True
    Current Temperature (C): 35
    Maximum Temperature (C): 40
    PHY Count: 1
    PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
    Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
    Sanitize Erase Supported: False









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      I've been using a RAID5 HDD storage (8x6TB) at my HP P840 for like 2 years now and it has always had unusually many drive failures. Everything was good for half a year, but now drives are failing in a strange way.
      For example 2 new drives failed a few days after they have been added to the RAID.
      I have also already replaced the RAID controller and am using up-to-date firmware on Mainboard and RAID controller.



      Also I have tried to use different drives.
      Initially there were HGST DeskStar 6TB drives used in that RAID, now I have been replacing them with HGST UltraStar 6TB when replacing failed drives. But the behaviour is the same.



      Also it seems (most of) the drives are not really failed, because once I replaced the RAID controller, one failed drive was recognized as OK again and the rebuild started.



      My hoster's support says the problem is that I'm actually using RAID5 and I should switch to RAID10 instead. It's hard for me to believe as I've been using RAID5 without problems at other systems (no drive failures in years).



      Can anyone give me a hint, what else the culprit could be? Something wrong with the way the RAID controller is configured?



      Thank you!



       Smart Array P840 in Slot 1 (sn: PDNNF0ARH321GD)


      Port Name: 1I

      Port Name: 2I

      Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK

      Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK

      Internal Drive Cage at Port 2I, Box 1, OK
      array A (Solid State SATA, Unused Space: 0 MB)


      logicaldrive 1 (447.1 GB, RAID 1+0, OK)

      physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)

      array B (SATA, Unused Space: 0 MB)


      logicaldrive 2 (38.2 TB, RAID 5, Interim Recovery Mode)

      physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:5 (port 1I:box 2:bay 5, SATA, 6001.1 GB, Failed)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:6 (port 1I:box 2:bay 6, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:7 (port 1I:box 2:bay 7, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:8 (port 1I:box 2:bay 8, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)


      Detailed Info:



       Smart Array P840 in Slot 1
      Bus Interface: PCI
      Slot: 1
      Serial Number: PDNNF0ARH321GD
      Cache Serial Number: PEYFP0BRH323YZ
      RAID 6 (ADG) Status: Enabled
      Controller Status: OK
      Hardware Revision: B
      Firmware Version: 6.60
      Rebuild Priority: High
      Expand Priority: Medium
      Surface Scan Delay: 3 secs
      Surface Scan Mode: Idle
      Parallel Surface Scan Supported: Yes
      Current Parallel Surface Scan Count: 1
      Max Parallel Surface Scan Count: 16
      Queue Depth: Automatic
      Monitor and Performance Delay: 60 min
      Elevator Sort: Enabled
      Degraded Performance Optimization: Disabled
      Inconsistency Repair Policy: Disabled
      Wait for Cache Room: Disabled
      Surface Analysis Inconsistency Notification: Disabled
      Post Prompt Timeout: 15 secs
      Cache Board Present: True
      Cache Status: OK
      Cache Ratio: 10% Read / 90% Write
      Drive Write Cache: Enabled
      Total Cache Size: 4.0 GB
      Total Cache Memory Available: 3.2 GB
      No-Battery Write Cache: Enabled
      SSD Caching RAID5 WriteBack Enabled: True
      SSD Caching Version: 2
      Cache Backup Power Source: Batteries
      Battery/Capacitor Count: 1
      Battery/Capacitor Status: OK
      SATA NCQ Supported: True
      Spare Activation Mode: Activate on physical drive failure (default)
      Controller Temperature (C): 51
      Cache Module Temperature (C): 38
      Number of Ports: 2 Internal only
      Encryption: Disabled
      Express Local Encryption: False
      Driver Name: hpsa
      Driver Version: 3.4.16
      Driver Supports HP SSD Smart Path: True
      PCI Address (Domain:Bus:Device.Function): 0000:06:00.0
      Negotiated PCIe Data Rate: PCIe 3.0 x8 (7880 MB/s)
      Controller Mode: RAID
      Controller Mode Reboot: Not Required
      Latency Scheduler Setting: Disabled
      Current Power Mode: MaxPerformance
      Host Serial Number: CZ270500GM
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False
      Primary Boot Volume: logicaldrive 1 (600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115)
      Secondary Boot Volume: logicaldrive 1 (600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115)


      Port Name: 1I
      Port ID: 0
      Port Connection Number: 0
      SAS Address: 5001438038AD05A0
      Port Location: Internal
      Managed Cable Connected: False

      Port Name: 2I
      Port ID: 1
      Port Connection Number: 1
      SAS Address: 5001438038AD05A8
      Port Location: Internal
      Managed Cable Connected: False

      Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK
      Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
      Drive Bays: 4
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Location: Internal

      Physical Drives
      physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      None attached


      Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK
      Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
      Drive Bays: 4
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Location: Internal

      Physical Drives
      physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      None attached


      Internal Drive Cage at Port 2I, Box 1, OK
      Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
      Drive Bays: 4
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Location: Internal

      Physical Drives
      physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      None attached

      Array: A
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Unused Space: 0 MB (0.0%)
      Used Space: 894.2 GB (100.0%)
      Status: OK
      MultiDomain Status: OK
      Array Type: Data
      HP SSD Smart Path: disable



      Logical Drive: 1
      Size: 447.1 GB
      Fault Tolerance: 1+0
      Heads: 255
      Sectors Per Track: 32
      Cylinders: 65535
      Strip Size: 256 KB
      Full Stripe Size: 512 KB
      Status: OK
      MultiDomain Status: OK
      Caching: Enabled
      Unique Identifier: 600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115
      Disk Name: /dev/sda
      Mount Points: / 18.6 GB Partition Number 2
      OS Status: LOCKED
      Logical Drive Label: 0216D6F9PDNNF0ARH502MC7DFA
      Mirror Group 1:
      physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      Mirror Group 2:
      physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      Drive Type: Data
      LD Acceleration Method: Controller Cache

      physicaldrive 2I:1:1
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Bay: 1
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Size: 240.0 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Firmware Revision: N2010101
      Serial Number: PHDV712004AG240AGN
      Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 31
      Maximum Temperature (C): 39
      SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 2I:1:2
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Bay: 2
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Size: 240.0 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Firmware Revision: N2010101
      Serial Number: PHDV706303CH240AGN
      Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 29
      Maximum Temperature (C): 36
      SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 2I:1:3
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Bay: 3
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Size: 240.0 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Firmware Revision: N2010101
      Serial Number: PHDV712003V8240AGN
      Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 29
      Maximum Temperature (C): 35
      SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 2I:1:4
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Bay: 4
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Size: 240.0 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Firmware Revision: N2010101
      Serial Number: PHDV712004GA240AGN
      Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 31
      Maximum Temperature (C): 37
      SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False


      Array: B
      Interface Type: SATA
      Unused Space: 0 MB (0.0%)
      Used Space: 43.7 TB (100.0%)
      Status: Failed Physical Drive
      MultiDomain Status: OK
      Array Type: Data
      HP SSD Smart Path: disable

      Warning: One of the drives on this array have failed or has been removed.




      Logical Drive: 2
      Size: 38.2 TB
      Fault Tolerance: 5
      Heads: 255
      Sectors Per Track: 32
      Cylinders: 65535
      Strip Size: 256 KB
      Full Stripe Size: 1792 KB
      Status: Interim Recovery Mode
      MultiDomain Status: OK
      Caching: Enabled
      Parity Initialization Status: Initialization Failed
      Unique Identifier: 600508B1001CF94F84873C91FD89B549
      Disk Name: /dev/sdb
      Mount Points: None
      Logical Drive Label: 04DA1DD6PDNNF0ARH502MC546F
      Drive Type: Data
      LD Acceleration Method: Controller Cache

      physicaldrive 1I:2:1
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 1
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
      Serial Number: NAHN3UZY
      Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 37
      Maximum Temperature (C): 43
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:2
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 2
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: APGNT517
      Serial Number: NAHLKP0X
      Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 37
      Maximum Temperature (C): 56
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:3
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 3
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: T7MH
      Serial Number: NCH8E81Z
      Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 33
      Maximum Temperature (C): 41
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:4
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 4
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
      Serial Number: NAHYMAUY
      Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 34
      Maximum Temperature (C): 41
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:5
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 5
      Status: Failed
      Last Failure Reason: Write retries failed
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: T7MH
      Serial Number: K1H942MD
      Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Maximum Temperature (C): 43
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Applicable
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:6
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 6
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: TDR2
      Serial Number: K8JM5TKN
      Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 33
      Maximum Temperature (C): 38
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:7
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 7
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
      Serial Number: K8H9BW2N
      Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 34
      Maximum Temperature (C): 39
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:8
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 8
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: T7MH
      Serial Number: K1H623JD
      Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 35
      Maximum Temperature (C): 40
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False









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      I've been using a RAID5 HDD storage (8x6TB) at my HP P840 for like 2 years now and it has always had unusually many drive failures. Everything was good for half a year, but now drives are failing in a strange way.
      For example 2 new drives failed a few days after they have been added to the RAID.
      I have also already replaced the RAID controller and am using up-to-date firmware on Mainboard and RAID controller.



      Also I have tried to use different drives.
      Initially there were HGST DeskStar 6TB drives used in that RAID, now I have been replacing them with HGST UltraStar 6TB when replacing failed drives. But the behaviour is the same.



      Also it seems (most of) the drives are not really failed, because once I replaced the RAID controller, one failed drive was recognized as OK again and the rebuild started.



      My hoster's support says the problem is that I'm actually using RAID5 and I should switch to RAID10 instead. It's hard for me to believe as I've been using RAID5 without problems at other systems (no drive failures in years).



      Can anyone give me a hint, what else the culprit could be? Something wrong with the way the RAID controller is configured?



      Thank you!



       Smart Array P840 in Slot 1 (sn: PDNNF0ARH321GD)


      Port Name: 1I

      Port Name: 2I

      Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK

      Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK

      Internal Drive Cage at Port 2I, Box 1, OK
      array A (Solid State SATA, Unused Space: 0 MB)


      logicaldrive 1 (447.1 GB, RAID 1+0, OK)

      physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)

      array B (SATA, Unused Space: 0 MB)


      logicaldrive 2 (38.2 TB, RAID 5, Interim Recovery Mode)

      physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:5 (port 1I:box 2:bay 5, SATA, 6001.1 GB, Failed)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:6 (port 1I:box 2:bay 6, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:7 (port 1I:box 2:bay 7, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:8 (port 1I:box 2:bay 8, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)


      Detailed Info:



       Smart Array P840 in Slot 1
      Bus Interface: PCI
      Slot: 1
      Serial Number: PDNNF0ARH321GD
      Cache Serial Number: PEYFP0BRH323YZ
      RAID 6 (ADG) Status: Enabled
      Controller Status: OK
      Hardware Revision: B
      Firmware Version: 6.60
      Rebuild Priority: High
      Expand Priority: Medium
      Surface Scan Delay: 3 secs
      Surface Scan Mode: Idle
      Parallel Surface Scan Supported: Yes
      Current Parallel Surface Scan Count: 1
      Max Parallel Surface Scan Count: 16
      Queue Depth: Automatic
      Monitor and Performance Delay: 60 min
      Elevator Sort: Enabled
      Degraded Performance Optimization: Disabled
      Inconsistency Repair Policy: Disabled
      Wait for Cache Room: Disabled
      Surface Analysis Inconsistency Notification: Disabled
      Post Prompt Timeout: 15 secs
      Cache Board Present: True
      Cache Status: OK
      Cache Ratio: 10% Read / 90% Write
      Drive Write Cache: Enabled
      Total Cache Size: 4.0 GB
      Total Cache Memory Available: 3.2 GB
      No-Battery Write Cache: Enabled
      SSD Caching RAID5 WriteBack Enabled: True
      SSD Caching Version: 2
      Cache Backup Power Source: Batteries
      Battery/Capacitor Count: 1
      Battery/Capacitor Status: OK
      SATA NCQ Supported: True
      Spare Activation Mode: Activate on physical drive failure (default)
      Controller Temperature (C): 51
      Cache Module Temperature (C): 38
      Number of Ports: 2 Internal only
      Encryption: Disabled
      Express Local Encryption: False
      Driver Name: hpsa
      Driver Version: 3.4.16
      Driver Supports HP SSD Smart Path: True
      PCI Address (Domain:Bus:Device.Function): 0000:06:00.0
      Negotiated PCIe Data Rate: PCIe 3.0 x8 (7880 MB/s)
      Controller Mode: RAID
      Controller Mode Reboot: Not Required
      Latency Scheduler Setting: Disabled
      Current Power Mode: MaxPerformance
      Host Serial Number: CZ270500GM
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False
      Primary Boot Volume: logicaldrive 1 (600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115)
      Secondary Boot Volume: logicaldrive 1 (600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115)


      Port Name: 1I
      Port ID: 0
      Port Connection Number: 0
      SAS Address: 5001438038AD05A0
      Port Location: Internal
      Managed Cable Connected: False

      Port Name: 2I
      Port ID: 1
      Port Connection Number: 1
      SAS Address: 5001438038AD05A8
      Port Location: Internal
      Managed Cable Connected: False

      Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK
      Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
      Drive Bays: 4
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Location: Internal

      Physical Drives
      physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      None attached


      Internal Drive Cage at Port 1I, Box 2, OK
      Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
      Drive Bays: 4
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Location: Internal

      Physical Drives
      physicaldrive 1I:2:1 (port 1I:box 2:bay 1, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:2 (port 1I:box 2:bay 2, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:3 (port 1I:box 2:bay 3, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 1I:2:4 (port 1I:box 2:bay 4, SATA, 6001.1 GB, OK)
      None attached


      Internal Drive Cage at Port 2I, Box 1, OK
      Power Supply Status: Not Redundant
      Drive Bays: 4
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Location: Internal

      Physical Drives
      physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      None attached

      Array: A
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Unused Space: 0 MB (0.0%)
      Used Space: 894.2 GB (100.0%)
      Status: OK
      MultiDomain Status: OK
      Array Type: Data
      HP SSD Smart Path: disable



      Logical Drive: 1
      Size: 447.1 GB
      Fault Tolerance: 1+0
      Heads: 255
      Sectors Per Track: 32
      Cylinders: 65535
      Strip Size: 256 KB
      Full Stripe Size: 512 KB
      Status: OK
      MultiDomain Status: OK
      Caching: Enabled
      Unique Identifier: 600508B1001CE0F9FACF3A1358647115
      Disk Name: /dev/sda
      Mount Points: / 18.6 GB Partition Number 2
      OS Status: LOCKED
      Logical Drive Label: 0216D6F9PDNNF0ARH502MC7DFA
      Mirror Group 1:
      physicaldrive 2I:1:1 (port 2I:box 1:bay 1, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:2 (port 2I:box 1:bay 2, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      Mirror Group 2:
      physicaldrive 2I:1:3 (port 2I:box 1:bay 3, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      physicaldrive 2I:1:4 (port 2I:box 1:bay 4, Solid State SATA, 240.0 GB, OK)
      Drive Type: Data
      LD Acceleration Method: Controller Cache

      physicaldrive 2I:1:1
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Bay: 1
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Size: 240.0 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Firmware Revision: N2010101
      Serial Number: PHDV712004AG240AGN
      Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 31
      Maximum Temperature (C): 39
      SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 2I:1:2
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Bay: 2
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Size: 240.0 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Firmware Revision: N2010101
      Serial Number: PHDV706303CH240AGN
      Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 29
      Maximum Temperature (C): 36
      SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 2I:1:3
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Bay: 3
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Size: 240.0 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Firmware Revision: N2010101
      Serial Number: PHDV712003V8240AGN
      Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 29
      Maximum Temperature (C): 35
      SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 2I:1:4
      Port: 2I
      Box: 1
      Bay: 4
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: Solid State SATA
      Size: 240.0 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Firmware Revision: N2010101
      Serial Number: PHDV712004GA240AGN
      Model: ATA INTEL SSDSC2BB24
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 31
      Maximum Temperature (C): 37
      SSD Smart Trip Wearout: Not Supported
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False


      Array: B
      Interface Type: SATA
      Unused Space: 0 MB (0.0%)
      Used Space: 43.7 TB (100.0%)
      Status: Failed Physical Drive
      MultiDomain Status: OK
      Array Type: Data
      HP SSD Smart Path: disable

      Warning: One of the drives on this array have failed or has been removed.




      Logical Drive: 2
      Size: 38.2 TB
      Fault Tolerance: 5
      Heads: 255
      Sectors Per Track: 32
      Cylinders: 65535
      Strip Size: 256 KB
      Full Stripe Size: 1792 KB
      Status: Interim Recovery Mode
      MultiDomain Status: OK
      Caching: Enabled
      Parity Initialization Status: Initialization Failed
      Unique Identifier: 600508B1001CF94F84873C91FD89B549
      Disk Name: /dev/sdb
      Mount Points: None
      Logical Drive Label: 04DA1DD6PDNNF0ARH502MC546F
      Drive Type: Data
      LD Acceleration Method: Controller Cache

      physicaldrive 1I:2:1
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 1
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
      Serial Number: NAHN3UZY
      Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 37
      Maximum Temperature (C): 43
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:2
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 2
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: APGNT517
      Serial Number: NAHLKP0X
      Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 37
      Maximum Temperature (C): 56
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:3
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 3
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: T7MH
      Serial Number: NCH8E81Z
      Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 33
      Maximum Temperature (C): 41
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:4
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 4
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
      Serial Number: NAHYMAUY
      Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 34
      Maximum Temperature (C): 41
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:5
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 5
      Status: Failed
      Last Failure Reason: Write retries failed
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: T7MH
      Serial Number: K1H942MD
      Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Maximum Temperature (C): 43
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Applicable
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:6
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 6
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: TDR2
      Serial Number: K8JM5TKN
      Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 33
      Maximum Temperature (C): 38
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:7
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 7
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: APGNW7JH
      Serial Number: K8H9BW2N
      Model: ATA HGST HDN726060AL
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 34
      Maximum Temperature (C): 39
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False

      physicaldrive 1I:2:8
      Port: 1I
      Box: 2
      Bay: 8
      Status: OK
      Drive Type: Data Drive
      Interface Type: SATA
      Size: 6001.1 GB
      Drive exposed to OS: False
      Native Block Size: 4096
      Rotational Speed: 7200
      Firmware Revision: T7MH
      Serial Number: K1H623JD
      Model: ATA HUS726060ALE610
      SATA NCQ Capable: True
      SATA NCQ Enabled: True
      Current Temperature (C): 35
      Maximum Temperature (C): 40
      PHY Count: 1
      PHY Transfer Rate: 6.0Gbps
      Drive Authentication Status: Not Authenticated. Smart Array will not control drive LEDs.
      Sanitize Erase Supported: False






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