JustMyLucK
Technical User
I have XP installed on my RAID 5 array (speed required) using a 3Ware 6400. The RAID 5 performance of the 6400 card is poor compared to their newer 7000 series controller. According to 3Ware the array format is read / write compatible with the 7000 series card but the problem is getting the XP driver into the OS so I can boot with the new controller from the RAID 5 array.
I was thinking of installing the new 7000 series controller w/o any drives attached and booting with the 6400. 3Ware states multiple controllers can be used but they did not specify if they could be different models. Once in XP I can load the drivers for the new 7000 card (PnP would be nice)and then power down, swap the ribbon cables onto the 7000, change the BIOS boot device and boot into XP (assuming XP would recognize the new controller with the old array)???
I know this sounds too easy and I expect problems but any insight into what I may or may not expect to happen would be welcome.
I was thinking of installing the new 7000 series controller w/o any drives attached and booting with the 6400. 3Ware states multiple controllers can be used but they did not specify if they could be different models. Once in XP I can load the drivers for the new 7000 card (PnP would be nice)and then power down, swap the ribbon cables onto the 7000, change the BIOS boot device and boot into XP (assuming XP would recognize the new controller with the old array)???
I know this sounds too easy and I expect problems but any insight into what I may or may not expect to happen would be welcome.