I have the same problem and the loop device work around doesn't work for me (same error)
[r...@xen ~]# cat /etc/redhat-release Fedora Core release 6 (Zod) [r...@xen ~]# uname -a Linux xen.galpin.net 2.6.20-1.3002.fc6xen #1 SMP Mon Aug 13 14:21:21 EDT 2007 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux Yes this is getting l;ong in the tooth - if I can get the array back up I'll backup my data and give the box a fresh install! -- mdadm cannot assemble array as cannot open drive with O_EXCL https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/27037 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is a direct subscriber. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs