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Hi all

I've had issues previously with BTRFS on my F5-422 but I'm interested in using it due to it's data integrity features; apparently, it is better than EXT4 for preventing against file corruption. Can anyone confirm this and also has anyone noticed any issues with it? I noticed the processor was working harder and the file transfers were much slower previously. I'm hoping these have been resolved.
I'm also currently using TOS 5.1.145-00012 instead of TOS 6 as I'm not convinced it is stable enough yet and Emby hasn't released a TOS6 version.
Can anyone help/reassure?

Thanks

SquarePeg wrote: ↑27 May 2025, 22:33

Regarding whether you should upgrade to a relevant version of TOS 6, you can check other users' feedback and product updates on the TOS 6 update page at viewtopic.php?t=8336 to determine if it meets your expectations and decide to upgrade. If you need to upgrade, please follow the upgrade sequence provided at viewtopic.php?t=6984.

OrionXie wrote: ↑27 May 2025, 23:16

SquarePeg wrote: ↑27 May 2025, 22:33

Regarding whether you should upgrade to a relevant version of TOS 6, you can check other users' feedback and product updates on the TOS 6 update page at viewtopic.php?t=8336 to determine if it meets your expectations and decide to upgrade. If you need to upgrade, please follow the upgrade sequence provided at viewtopic.php?t=6984.

Apparently, my NAS isn't upgradable to TOS 6

Back to the original question/issue:

I've had issues previously with BTRFS on my F5-422 but I'm interested in using it due to it's data integrity features; apparently, it is better than EXT4 for preventing against file corruption. Can anyone confirm this and also has anyone noticed any issues with it? I noticed the processor was working harder and the file transfers were much slower previously. I'm hoping these have been resolved. Can anyone confirm/deny?

SquarePeg wrote: ↑29 May 2025, 05:15

Could you follow our guide to troubleshoot?
viewtopic.php?f=75&t=527
If you need snapshot functionality, dynamic scalability, and RAID support, or face large-scale data storage requirements, then Btrfs may be more suitable for you. If you need stability, wide compatibility, and mature tool support, then Ext4 may be a better choice.