Does FortiAnalyzer support hot swapping if it has software RAID?

In the context of FortiAnalyzer and its use of software RAID, hot swapping refers to the ability to replace or add hard drives while the system is still powered on and operational. Typically, RAID systems that support hot swapping require specific hardware configurations, particularly with regard to the drives used, and generally, they are more common in hardware RAID rather than software RAID setups.

FortiAnalyzer employs software RAID configurations, which do not support hot swapping. In such systems, replacing or adding drives necessitates powering down the device to prevent data corruption or loss, as software RAID relies on the operating system to manage the array and the integrity of the data.

This requirement to power down highlights the limitations of the software RAID implementation in FortiAnalyzer devices, making it clear that, in order to safely swap drives, the system must not be active.