From mboxrd@z Thu Jan  1 00:00:00 1970
From: Jeff Garzik <jeff@garzik.org>
Subject: Re: removing AHCI SATA devices
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:36:20 -0500
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On 02/22/2011 11:05 AM, Simon Mcnair wrote:
> hi all,
> Whilst I am aware that with AHCI and SATAII I can just unplug a HDD at
> will what is the correct process for doing a 'clean' dismount ?
>
> Since MD is a layer over the top of the physical device how can you
> ensure with certainty that all data has been flushed and the device
> removal is clean ?

Simply unplugged the hard drive's SATA cable should be fine.

	Jeff