Unraid finally dropped the USB boot stick requirement, and it's about time
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Unraid 7.3.0 removes the long-standing requirement to boot from a USB flash drive, adding support for internal boot pools instead. Users with TPM 2.0 can fully migrate their license away from the USB stick, while those on older hardware without TPM can still use internal boot for the OS while keeping the flash drive only for license validation. The change eliminates reliability issues associated with USB boot drives, including FAT32 format requirements, USB 3.0 port incompatibilities, and random disconnection problems on cheap motherboards.
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Internal boot is a game-changer for hardcore NAS usersWith TPM 2.0, you don’t even need to keep the USB flash driveSetting up internal boot is just as simpleSort: