Expanding RAID 1 Capacity on Proliant ML350 With Smart Array 641 RAID Controller

[jofftait]

Hi,

I have a Proliant ML350 Server running server 2003 SBS with an existing RAID 1 setup and need to expand HDD capacity.  I have propagated the existing OS and data to larger drive by sequentially swapping in 2 larger HDD's.  now I need to ge tthe free space recognized by the controller.  Is this a simple matter of inputting larger drive sizes in the controller BIOS (F2) or is another procedure required?

Thanks Jeff

[Mark Matthews]

You now need to run ACU (Array Config Utility) either off the controller itself at boot time (F8 prompt) or by booting off a SmartStart CD.
This will allow you to either extend the logical drive into the new space or create a new logical drive in the new space.