Install Raspberry Pi 4 using an 8TB USB stick.
Install Raspberry Pi 4 using an 8TB USB stick.
You're trying to expand your Raspberry Pi 8TB setup using GPT partitions, but you're encountering issues when booting in GTP format. The problem seems to be related to the MBR/GPT configuration. You mentioned a tool that worked before, but now the Pi won't boot properly from the GTP version. Some users have switched to hybrid MBR/GPT setups, which might help. There are links provided for further reading, and you're considering using a Linux box like Fedora or Kali for testing. Your goal is to create a backup drive and possibly run Grafana on it while monitoring performance. Let me know if you'd like more guidance on the hybrid setup or troubleshooting steps.
Bitness is irrelevant for storage; it only affects RAM addressing.
Other issues often stem from hardware or software constraints rather than operating system problems. Problems can arise with SATA controllers, BIOS settings, drivers, or filesystems. My motherboard supports several SATA ports, but one fails to recognize drives larger than 4TB despite normal operation elsewhere. This is similar to how USB adapters struggle with big drives—limited by the adapter's controller, not the OS. A 32-bit Windows system handles a 32TB USB array without issues.