[SOLVED] 12 TB disk finally arrived, I used clonezilla. Using advanced settings and -k1 (everything else left as default) made exact disk with more storage. I just replaced disks, powered on and everything is up and running! Ty all ❤️
Hello selfhosters,
I’m running home server DIY PC with *arr stack in docker containers and its working surprisingly well. The problem I have is not enough storage for my needs so I ordered a new HDD.
At the moment I have OS (Debian) and some (config) volumes on one SSD while media library is on another SSD. I’d like to move only media library from old to a new HDD and stop using the old one.
What is the best way to move all files (including hard links?) to a new drive? Can I just copy files with same folder structure and then modify my docker-compose.yaml to point to a new HDD? Is backup and restore of *arr apps necessary? Is there any way to grab all torrent files from qbittorrent (or another way of backup?
Folder structure I have now:
System SSD:
- SSD1/config/sonarr
- SSD1/config/radarr
- SSD1/config/qbittorrent
Data SSD:
- SSD2/data/media/tv
- SSD2/data/media/movies
- SSD2/data/torrent/tv
- SSD2/data/torrent/movies
THX!
The disks will have a different UUID, so will be seen as different devices. I can’t remember what you need to do, but I’m pretty sure that the *arrs have a guide for transferring to a new disk without the files being detected as new.
The containers (docker etc) don’t have access to the uuid, they just see the mounted folder.
The “dates “ on the files however may change. Cloning the drive is recommended
I would like to stick with recommended solution and I don’t mind if dates of the files change. It would be nice if you have any source I can follow.
Look up “dd” , that’s the utility you want to use
I’d post a link, but I’m mobile right now
Thx
Ah, that’s good to know. Thanks for the correction :)
I found a post how to move root folder, but I’m afraid it will not move hardlinks for qbittorrent.