Win2003 Partition greater then 4TB 1

[getndz]

Hi All,

Windows 2003 SRV, Dell Perc 5/E RAID controller, RAID 5, 8 HDUs

My question:
How could I configure a partition greater than 4TB ?
Or are 4TB the limit ?

thanks
getndz

 

[porkchopexpress]

For MBR disks, the max partition size is 2TB. If you convert the disk to GPT, you'll be able to create partitions up to 18EB (exabytes).

Take a look here

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Windo...0114-49dc-bc92-608ff17b76e51033.mspx?mfr=true

 

[porkchopexpress]

I should mention also that currently the maximum NTFS file system size that can be realized on Windows is 256 TB.

 

[getndz]

Thanks to all, it works

 

[porkchopexpress]

What size partition did you go for?

 

[getndz]

To configure was a Dell MD1000 container with 8TB configured as RAID 5.
Windows Disk Management "said" 1 2TB partition and a second one 4.5TB partition.
With GPT I've got a 6.5 TB partition. It's OK !!!

 

[IllogicallyLogical]

It is always polite to thank members for offering valuable tips "getndz". A star for you "porkchopexpress".

Joey
CCNA, MCP, A+, Network+, Wireless#

 

[getndz]

To IllogicallyLogical !

You must read my message from november 22 !!!
It says: "Thanks to all, it works"
It's not enough ?
The porkchopexpress it's my be for you !

 

[IllogicallyLogical]

Have you never noticed the link on the threads that says "Thank <member> for this valuable post!"?

Joey
CCNA, MCP, A+, Network+, Wireless#

 

[getndz]

MUST I do it ?
I think all are to thank also if the post is inappropriate.

But if I must I will do it...

 

[IllogicallyLogical]

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