Step 1 From a non unRAID system download the preclear_disk.sh script from this forum post.
Unraid setup tips install#
The preclear_disk.sh script will enable you to prep your disks for the array and the unmenu_install script will install UnMENU. Installing UnMENU will also allow configuration of the environment toĪllow the preclear script to send email notifications of its status.īefore booting your unRAID system you need to copy a few files to your flash drive. You run commands directly from the console, skipping UnMENU and Screen You do not mind keeping a telnet session open for potentially days or You to start a process (such as a preclear) in a telnet session, thenĭisconnect the telnet session and allow the process to continue. The unmenu_install script is used to install UnMENU which The merits of preclearing are discussed in this Script is used to test your disks and prepare them for the unRAIDĮnvironment. Pre Boot Note: If you are in a hurry you may skip copying the preclear_disk.shĪnd the unmenu_install scripts to your flash drive. If you are unclear about any of those, read the linked articles/guides, perform your own research, and ask questions in the Forums. You don't need to be a network administrator, but if you don't know what an IP address is you should spend some time on google! You have a basic understanding of computer networking concepts.
Unraid setup tips how to#
You know what a command prompt is and how to access it.You are familiar with (or will become familiar with) using terminal sessions with SSH or Telnet or the server console.If you have not, please see the Official installation guide and do so now. You have 'installed' unRAID to your flash drive.Note: These instructions assume the use of a Windows computer,īut if you don't have access to one, the instructions areīasically the same for Linux or Unix-based operating systems. This guide is intended to get you from a completed and working flash drive to a usable array. 11.2 Copying Files From an Internal or External Hard Drive.9.1 Adding a Parity Drive to an Existing Array.8.1 Preclearing via Web GUI with unRAID v6.5.3 Configure SMTP Settings (unRaid v6).5 Install UnMENU for Screen and Email Notifications.4 Configuration With the Server Management Utility.3.3 Verifying SATA Hard Drives are Detected.