ok i deleted the mdadm config entry and cleared it out of fstab. I'm rebooting to see if i can drop the filesystem now..:) William Warren wrote: > I have broken the mirror. The issue is it is locked as read only and > even me as root cannot change it. I have removed everything from the > array and just want to blow it out and redo it..:) > > Scott Silva wrote: >> William Warren spake the following on 4/17/2007 6:19 AM: >>> i need to remove a software raid 1 form my system. I have yet to find a >>> way that applies to 2.6x kernels. I know the information is out there. >>> Would anyone care to give me a pointer? This array is data storage >>> only and does not house any critical system files. >> Do you want to remove it as in permanent removal, or conversion to >> something else? >> >> > -- My "Foundation" verse: Isa 54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. -- carpe ductum -- "Grab the tape" CDTT (Certified Duct Tape Technician) Linux user #322099 Machines: 206822 256638 276825 http://counter.li.org/