smart array replace

[son_6]

please help me,
I used smart array 641 and 2 hdd 72gb, raid 1 on server ml 350 G4.
Now smart array 641 be deaded, i replace sm 641 other. I want to ask you some question :
- must i install raid 1 again ?
- if install again, my data can be loss ?

Thanks.

[Vladimir Fabecic]

You do not have to install raid 1 again.
RAID configuration is written on disks, so your data should not be lost.
Replace dead smart array with other. It would be good if new smart array has the same firmware as old (or bigger but this does not have to be problem).

[Nemer_1]

Hi,

replacing the Smart Array controller is an easy thing. you have to only install the new card in-place and every thing will be fine. Note that the new card firmware should be at least same version (or higher) as the dead one.

Also note, you don't have yo reinstall the RAID1 configuration and you will loose all data if you do so.

regards,

[son_6]

if i replease smart array 6402/128 then ... ?