Most of the wait I would assume is due to the size of the volume and creating parity. If it was my array I'd probably just sit tight and wait it out.
On 2/1/10, J. Roeleveld <jo...@antarean.org> wrote: > Hi All, > > I am currently installing a new server and am using Linux software raid to > merge 6 * 1.5TB drives in a RAID5 configuration. > > Creating the RAID5 takes over 20 hours (according to " cat /proc/mdstat ") > > Is there a way that will speed this up? The drives are new, but contain > random > data left over from some speed and reliability tests I did. I don't care > about > keeping the current 'data', as long as when the array is reliable later. > > Can I use the " --assume-clean " option with mdadm and then expect it to > keep > working, even through reboots? > Or is this a really bad idea? > > Many thanks, > > Joost Roeleveld > > -- Sent from my mobile device Kyle
