safe to test SATA array by pulling cables?

[Harry Mangalam <hjm@tacgi.com>]

I've read conflicting views on whether it's safe to pull either or both the 
SATA data cable or power cable from a disk in an array (when they are NOT in 
a hotswap cage) to test whether things works as expected during a real life 
disk failure.

Is there a consensus on this?  Theoretically either should be handled by the 
controller (a 3ware 9500s) since this is a real life possibility, but will 
either event cause damage to the disk?  I'd suspect that removal of the data 
cable would simulate a disk loss with less physical trauma to the disk in 
question.


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Cheers, Harry
Harry J Mangalam - 949 856 2847 (vox; email for fax) - hjm@tacgi.com 
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