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server: Dell Poweredge 2500 met PERC 3Di RAID controller
3 drives in RAID5 configuration
softw.: Win2000 server
To be added: 2 x 36 Gb
We want to extend our RAID5 virtual disk with 2 new disks but can't find a helpfile 'how to'.
We already placed and initialised the disks. After that it looked quite easy: Use Dell OpenManage Array Manager of Veritas, select the virtual disk and reconfigure. But, is it save to do it this way. The two new drives are twice as big (36 Gb) as the already existing drives (18Gb). As far as I know in this configuration it's only possible to use 18Gb/drive.
At the moment the virtual disk is still basic. Should we first upgrade it to dynamic and won't this disturb the functioning of the server?
What are the essential points to consider before reconfiguring the virtual disk. What precautions should one take? Does anyone have tips or tricks?
Thanks in advance, Douwe
3 drives in RAID5 configuration
softw.: Win2000 server
To be added: 2 x 36 Gb
We want to extend our RAID5 virtual disk with 2 new disks but can't find a helpfile 'how to'.
We already placed and initialised the disks. After that it looked quite easy: Use Dell OpenManage Array Manager of Veritas, select the virtual disk and reconfigure. But, is it save to do it this way. The two new drives are twice as big (36 Gb) as the already existing drives (18Gb). As far as I know in this configuration it's only possible to use 18Gb/drive.
At the moment the virtual disk is still basic. Should we first upgrade it to dynamic and won't this disturb the functioning of the server?
What are the essential points to consider before reconfiguring the virtual disk. What precautions should one take? Does anyone have tips or tricks?
Thanks in advance, Douwe