On Tue, 12 Aug 2025 at 10:57, Paul Menzel <pmenzel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Maybe add a timeframe? > > md: async del_gendisk mode will be removed in Linux 6.18. Please upgrade > to mdadm 4.5+ It would be great to avoid breaking compatibility for a couple of years at least, please, to allow for multiple cycles of distro releases, and to diminish disruptions. Thanks.