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RAID5

Discussion in 'Windows Home Server' started by Mat, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. Mat

    Mat Guest

    We are expanding our database volume (LUN).Can I expand (add more hard disk)
    my current RAID5 with a higher capacity hard disk. Is it recommended to have
    different capacity hard disk in a RAID5 configuration.
    thanks
     
    Mat, Apr 22, 2009
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  3. Ace Fekay [Microsoft Certified T

    Ace Fekay [Microsoft Certified T Guest

    "Mat" <Mat@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:C4ABF15D-30DF-4267-B207-58353383543C@microsoft.com...
    > We are expanding our database volume (LUN).Can I expand (add more hard
    > disk)
    > my current RAID5 with a higher capacity hard disk. Is it recommended to
    > have
    > different capacity hard disk in a RAID5 configuration.
    > thanks
    >


    You'll have to back up your data, add the drives, delete the old array, and
    create a new one with the additional drives. The way to perform this
    procedure depends on the RAID and/or server manufacture.

    Drives sizes for members of a specific RAID array, should be the same size.

    --
    Ace

    This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
    confers no rights.

    Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSA Messaging, MCT
    Microsoft Certified Trainer
    aceman@mvps.RemoveThisPart.org

    For urgent issues, you may want to contact Microsoft PSS directly. Please
    check http://support.microsoft.com for regional support phone numbers.
     
    Ace Fekay [Microsoft Certified T, Apr 22, 2009
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