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by egadsby

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Does anyone know how to configure a raid 5 array? one of the hd drives died and need to be replaced. each drive is 18gb in a raid 5 configuration. if i have a replacement how do i configure it to be part of the array?

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by bart777

If this is a newer RAID controller you should be able to just replace the drive and the controller will rebuild for you.

If not, or if it was not configured correctly you will want to launch the console. Some controllers have a windows gui hat you can use and others will require you to go into the BIOS level of the controller to start the process.

I would start by identifying the RAID controller manufacturer and go from there.

Sorry, but it's too broad of a question.

Best of luck.

by egadsby

thanks man, this is actually my first IT gig since getting certs so I am a newbie.
thanks again

by dazeboy79

I am currently in a similar situation. I am trying to expand my hard drive capacity. Well just make sure you backup everything and test the integrity of the backup b4 you do any tinkering with the RAID configuration. Also make sure you have all of your drivers and utility disks on hand and an additional PC with internet connection for trouble-shooting. Just FYI, cuz I'd hate to see u go through what I did. Good Luck!!

by jiminpa

H/W or S/W raid was one of the drives configured as a hot spare? Depending on the manufacturer You may just plug it in and it will rebuild itself or you may plug it in and then have to go into the RAID manager utility and activate the disk and build it from there.

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