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Add a disk to Raid 5

israel_vinitzer — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 08:05:59 GMT

Hi
I have a Ml370 G2 , Smart Array 431 ,Raid 5,3 In Array B and 2 In Mirror on windows 2000 server Sp4.
My question is i have another disk that i want to add to array B without lose any data.
If u can stap by stap.

Re: Add a disk to Raid 5

e4services — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 10:32:15 GMT

Simply add the disk while the server is up. You will only be presented with 2 chioces, RAID0 or add to Array B RAID 5.
Get yourself a SmartRAID users guide, downloadable from HP support

Re: Add a disk to Raid 5

israel_vinitzer — Sun, 20 Feb 2005 03:54:09 GMT

Thanks for the answer , but

Where can i get the SmartRAID users guide.

If u can give me the link.

Thanks.

Re: Add a disk to Raid 5

Bostjan Kosi — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:16:47 GMT

Use the integrated Array Configuration Utility Help file to get instructions. If you installed the server using SmartStart, under Programs the are HP System tools or something like that, inside there is Array Configuration Utility. A WEB based tool to manage your Smart Array Controller.
On the hp.com youll find also ACU users guide

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