2 files changed, 10 insertions, 5 deletions
diff --git a/collectors/python.d.plugin/mdstat/README.md b/collectors/python.d.plugin/mdstat/README.md
index 1ff8f7dab..f88346eec 100644
--- a/collectors/python.d.plugin/mdstat/README.md
+++ b/collectors/python.d.plugin/mdstat/README.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # mdstat
 
+> THIS MODULE IS OBSOLETE.
+> USE THE [PROC PLUGIN](../../proc.plugin) - IT IS MORE EFFICIENT
+
+---
+
 Module monitor /proc/mdstat
 
 It produces:
@@ -24,3 +29,5 @@ It produces:
 No configuration is needed.
 
 ---
+
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diff --git a/collectors/python.d.plugin/mdstat/mdstat.conf b/collectors/python.d.plugin/mdstat/mdstat.conf
index 66a2f153c..c72b63835 100644
--- a/collectors/python.d.plugin/mdstat/mdstat.conf
+++ b/collectors/python.d.plugin/mdstat/mdstat.conf
@@ -19,11 +19,9 @@
 # If unset, the default for python.d.plugin is used.
 # priority: 60000
 
-# retries sets the number of retries to be made in case of failures.
-# If unset, the default for python.d.plugin is used.
-# Attempts to restore the service are made once every update_every
-# and only if the module has collected values in the past.
-# retries: 60
+# penalty indicates whether to apply penalty to update_every in case of failures.
+# Penalty will increase every 5 failed updates in a row. Maximum penalty is 10 minutes.
+# penalty: yes
 
 # autodetection_retry sets the job re-check interval in seconds.
 # The job is not deleted if check fails.