I'm new to RAID, hence the following question:
If I replace a failed drive that is part of an existing raid 5 array, do I have to partion and format it or does the controller take care of this?
Specifics:
Compaq Proliant 3000 with SmartArray 2DH controller. RAID 5 array with online spare. The online spare failed on spin up after restart following power outage. Do I just have to replace the drive, 9.1 ultra 3 hot plug scsi, and the controller will take care of the rest or do i have to partition/format through OS which is NT4?
thanks!
If I replace a failed drive that is part of an existing raid 5 array, do I have to partion and format it or does the controller take care of this?
Specifics:
Compaq Proliant 3000 with SmartArray 2DH controller. RAID 5 array with online spare. The online spare failed on spin up after restart following power outage. Do I just have to replace the drive, 9.1 ultra 3 hot plug scsi, and the controller will take care of the rest or do i have to partition/format through OS which is NT4?
thanks!