Can a RAID 5 array span controllers?

[mkrausnick]

Configuration: DL580 with dual P400 controllers running Windows Server 2008 Standard.
Embedded controller: 8 72GB disks configured as one logical RAID 5 drive (drive D
Slot controller: 4 72GB disks configured as 2 logical RAID 1+0 (drives C: and E

I would really like to take the drive E: disks and assign them to the RAID-5 array. Is that possible, and how would it be done?

Thanks!



Mike Krausnick
Dublin, California

 

[technome]

Can a RAID 5 array span controllers?"
Not with any afforable raid adapters.


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[TheLad]

If you are after more diskspace, your best option would be to replace the 8 x 72Gb disks for larger disks.

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[mkrausnick]

OK, that's what I thought. Thanks for the info.

Mike Krausnick
Dublin, California

 

[xmsre]

72s were state of the art in what, 2003? I'd go for the sweet spot, 300s or maybe even 450s.

XMSRE

 

[TheLad]

If they are supported by the controller and firmware of course

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