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01-10-2019 04:58 AM
01-10-2019 04:58 AM
Expanding logical drive using Raid 1
Hi,
Server 2008 r2
ProliantDL380 G6
We have 2 physical disks with 2 logical drives on them - each using separate RAID 1.
Logical Drive 1 - C: = OS
Logical Drive 2 - I: = Data
I would like to remove the I: drive from windows disk management as it is not used, then delete it using the HP Array Confguration Utility, leaving only Logical Drive 1 (C:).
Then I'd like to expand that Logical Drive, to create 1 large disk - RAID 1 across it.
This sounds a simple task to me, but can I do this without affecting anything? I can not afford to wipe Logical Drive 1 - C: of any data.
Thanks in advance.
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01-13-2019 11:10 PM - edited 01-13-2019 11:20 PM
01-13-2019 11:10 PM - edited 01-13-2019 11:20 PM
Re: Expanding logical drive using Raid 1
What I understand is, you have created 1 single array (with 2 physical disks) and then made 2 logical drives out of it for OS and Data as you mentioned below.
Logical Drive 1 - C: = OS
Logical Drive 2 - I: = Data
If that is the case. then you can go to HP Array Confguration Utility and delete only the Logical Drive 2 and then select Logical Drive 1 to extend the unused space.
Note: It is always advisable to take valid data backup before you make any changes to the storage sub-system.
IMPORTANT: There should be a BBWC or FBWC. with cache installed inorder to perform array/logical drive capacity expansion.
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