RAID 5 on HP ProLiant 350

[Slimp]

hi.
I have a problem.. my raid on server is down 8(
i have 5 hard drives..
and now status:
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1 slot 75gb ok
2 slot 0gb fail
3 slot 75gb ok
4 slot 75gb ok
5 slot 75gb ok
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How i can rebuild 2 slot hard drive with use "hp array configuration utility"?
Plz tell me how it do in steps..
In advance thanks
P.S. sry bad english :\

[Patrick Terlisten]

Hello,

what type of RAID level do you use? If you are using RAID 1 or 5 a single failed disks should not bring the whole array down. If you are using RAID 0 you might better search for a valid backup.

If you're not using RAID 0 it should be sufficient to replace the failed disk with a new one. The controller will began with the rebuild short after inserting the disk.

Best regards,
Patrick

[TarunJain]

Hi Slimp,
Raid is down, does that mean RAID is failed?
If raid is not failed and only degraded, which would be the case if RAID 5 is configured then the array will recreate itself after drive replacement.

The raid is failed due to failure of one hard drive so I'm assuming that RAID 0 was configured.

Now The 2nd slot hdd needs to be replaced then the complete array needs to be rebuild as a new one.

The Array Configuration Utility has wizard for this purpose.
Try it! It is self explainary
Just use all the available space.
Cheers!!

PS: Hope that would help but
If your query is not answered then Please give more information, such as model of server, Name of RAID Controller, Type of RAID configured, How many logical drive you want to have etc.

[Slimp]

Server: HP ProLiant ML350 G5;
Name of RAID Controller: HP Smart Array E200i Controller;
Type of RAID configured: RAID 5
How many logical drive you want to have etc: one


>Raid is down, does that mean RAID is failed?
yes, i meen logical drive status - failed and Physical Drive 2 slot status - Missing;

So... for first step.. just need replace 2 slot on new hdd?

[Slimp]

look Attachment plz

[TarunJain]

Hi Slimp,

Go ahead and Replace the 2nd slot Hard Drive, then check the RAID status.

[Slimp]

ok, big thx for help