RAID - ArchWiki - Arch Linux
wiki.archlinux.org › title › RAIDThis is the recommended mdadm partition type for RAID arrays on Arch Linux. 0xFD for RAID autodetect arrays (Linux RAID autodetect in fdisk). This partition type should only be used if RAID autodetection is desireable (non-initramfs system, old mdadm metadata format). See Linux Raid Wiki:Partition Types for more information. Build the array
[Solved] grub-install on IMSM RAID - Arch Linux Forums
bbs.archlinux.org › viewtopicFeb 04, 2014 · I installed Archlinux to the Logical Volume from a USB stick but can't make grub-install install to the boot sector of the RAID drive. The basic problem is that IMSM RAID will only use whole discs, not partitions, but grub-install will not install on a partition-less disc. Creating partitions then creating the RAID volumes seems to cause ...