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Re: Implementing RAID 5

 
FPuskas
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Implementing RAID 5


Hi

I have an Compaq Proliant ML530 PIII at 1.GHZ with 2 disks (9,1GB)
I have no smart array controler.

I want to implement a RAID 5 and i've more 3 x 9,1GB disks and a smart array controller.

If i implement the RAID 5 i'll loose the data on the 2 older disks ?

Can i use de ACU for configure the array/raid ?

Thanks
Beste Regards
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Suraj Singh_1
Trusted Contributor

Re: Implementing RAID 5

Hi,

What i understand from your post is that you have a total of 5 disks, and want to create a RAID 5 logical partition on 3 of the disks.

If that is the case, you will definitely loose the data on those 3 disks.

You can use the RAID configuration utility which came along with the array controller.

HTH,
Suraj
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FPuskas
New Member

Re: Implementing RAID 5

HI Suraj Shing

Actually in my server, i've 2 disks with no raid.

I want to add more 3 disks and implement the RAID 5.

I will loose the data on the 2 disks that i actually have ???


Best Regards
Felix
FPuskas
New Member

Re: Implementing RAID 5

HI Suraj Shing

Actually in my server, i've 2 disks with no raid.

I want to add more 3 disks and implement the RAID 5 on the 5 disks !!

I will loose the data on the 2 disks that i actually have ???


Best Regards
Felix
Suraj Singh_1
Trusted Contributor

Re: Implementing RAID 5

Hi,

No, in case you are adding 3 fresh disks, and want only those disks to be part of RAID 5 array, then you won't loose any data.

HTH,
Suraj
What we cannot speak about we must pass over in silence.