Exos X18 drive causes server failures despite passing tests

Mar 22, 2026, 8:12 PM10

(Update: Mar 22, 2026, 8:12 PM)

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Exos X18 drive causes server failures despite passing tests

An Exos X18 SATA drive fails during scrubs and resilvers in a ZFS array while passing tests on desktop usage.
Multiple troubleshooting steps were undertaken to identify the failure source but were unsuccessful.
The user seeks to document drive failure for RMA claims without voiding the warranty.

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