[K12OSN] Failed software raid 5

[Les Mikesell]

ATM Logic wrote:
> Just wondering if anyone on the list may be able to point me in a good
> direction for getting support on a failed software Raid5 (3 drives)?
> 
> Booting in rescue mode it does not see the installation, Knoppix does not
> know file system, (can read the first partition of all three drives, just
> not the 2nd)  S.M.A.R.T. status is good on the drives, size looks as it
> should...  File system broke after a serious power failure...
> 
> Any thoughts would be great.  Thanks, better yet, if anyone knows of a
> Bootable ISO that may be able to detect and read a software raid, that would
> be GREAT!!!

The install CD booted in rescue mode should be able to read the
raid even if it doesn't automatically find and mount the
installed system.

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   Les Mikesell
    les at futuresource.com