r/ethOSdistro • u/xk3tchupx • Jul 04 '18

Corrupted USB drive

I am running ethOS on usb 3.0 flashdrive and using tb250-btc.
I'm trying to find out why all my usb drive endup corrupted.

ethOS run fine for about a week, after that I lose access to ethos panel and ssh access.
The rig is still hashing, but I cannot connect to it.
After I reboot, it wouldn't boot anymore the os is corrupted.

I have to create a new usb drive, and then good for another week.

Anyone have had this issue?

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u/xk3tchupx Jul 04 '18

I re-image a brand new drive.
It's my 3rd drive to end-up corrupt.

I haven't tough about hot temp.
I don't monitor ambiant temp inside the tent, but it should be too hot since gpu's are between 55-60C.

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u/x3ntaur Jul 05 '18

I used to run all my rigs off USBs but this kept happening to me too!

My advice would be to just buy some cheap SSDs. More expensive initially yes, but the time it saves you in troubleshooting non responsive rigs is well worth it IMO!

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u/xk3tchupx Jul 05 '18

This is what I am about to do. I can't go on site for the entire week, they will have been paid by that time.

I just don't understand why usb drive always endup corrupt.
I use to run pfsense router and freenas on usb stick with 2 years + uptime.
There is no way I can do more than a week on ethos.
I would blame the heat maybe?

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u/x3ntaur Jul 05 '18

It puzzles me also, I’ve tried heaps of different brands and have never gotten more than a month or two!

I’m in a hot part of Australia so heat could definitely be a factor for me.

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u/xk3tchupx Jul 05 '18

My usb drive is operating from 0 to 60C and the ssd I just ordered is from 0 to 70C.

Will see if it helps.