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Hello,
I recently setup a personal server using Windows Server 2019 to store files. I build it with 3 storage drive in RAID 5 (using Windows Disk Manager) array to get some redundancy but mostly to get a large and single folder. Now, those 3 drives are full and I want to add 2 other to the array. How one should do that? I'm clearly not an IT expert. Please tell me all I did wrong!
All I want is 1 large folder that I can add hdd whenever needed and ideally, if one drive fail, not all the data are compromised (I have an offshore backup but it's really slow).
The hdd array is still quite small, so I can destroy it and start fresh.
Thanks
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Hai ,server hp proliant 380p i need to add HDD bay 7,8 should i configure the server or no need?
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You backup the data, break the raid, recreate the raid with the additional disks, restore the backup. You might also consider storage spaces.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/storage-spaces/overview
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Storage space looks like what I was looking for. I'll test it as soon as my backup is done and I'll accept the answer if it works. Thank you!
Assuming a hardware array the current array will need to be rebuilt to include the additional disks which of course means a clean installation of windows assuming it is installed on the raid 5.
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Well, I have an SSD on which the OS is installed that is not part of the array.
It is a software array built with Disk Manager.
Let's say I destroy the array, how should I build it back so I don't have this issue in the future?
Thanks
In that case this one may help.
https://www.dell.com/community/PowerEdge-HDD-SCSI-RAID/How-to-add-additional-larger-drives-to-RAID-5-array-on-PERC-4e/td-p/3937884
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Maybe I don't understand it right, but it seems to be Dell specific.
I was thinking more of a software solution then an hardware one.
I'm not sure if this matter, but my present setup is using 3*2TB drives and I bought 2*4TB ones.
Hi,
Yes, if you are seeking software solution, storage pool is your choice.
Below is the link to create a storage pool on Server 2019, for your reference:
Thanks for your time!
Best Regards,
Anne
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