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A systems administrator hears a clicking noise coming from a storage array that has a RAID configuration. No LEDs are illuminated on the array, but the logs show several hard drive errors. Which of the following should the systems administrator do to quickly eliminate the clicking?

  • A. Reinstall the drive
  • B. Replace the bad drive.
  • C. Reset the RAID software.
  • D. Run a chkdsk on the drive.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
by Duke_CT at May 13, 2024, 2:35 a.m.

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JonHin
2 months ago
A clicking noise coming from a hard drive is a sign of a mechanical failure, which can cause data loss or corruption. Replacing the bad drive as soon as possible is the best way to prevent further damage and restore the RAID array to a healthy state. Reinstalling the drive, resetting the RAID software, or running a chkdek on the drive will not fix the underlying hardware problem and may even worsen the situation. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
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Duke_CT
5 months, 2 weeks ago
B. Replace the bad drive. Replacing the failing drive with a new one is the most appropriate course of action to maintain the integrity of the RAID array and prevent further damage or loss of data. Reinstalling the drive or resetting the RAID software may not resolve the underlying hardware issue causing the clicking noise and errors. Running a chkdsk on the drive might be helpful for diagnosing and repairing filesystem issues, but it's not likely to resolve a mechanical failure causing clicking noises.
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