Re: [cobalt-users] RaQ4r drive upgrade: 30 >> 40GB?

[Gerald Waugh <gwaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 10 Dec 2002, cbtrussell wrote:

> I have a client with a 4r that needs a drive replaced. Both drives in the
> box are currently Maxtor 30GB's. For a variety of reasons I'd prefer to
> upgrade to 40GB drives. Here's the question, if I drop in a new 40GB in the
> B (secondary, or left) position, will the 30GB mirror to it? Obviously, the
> intent would be to mirror over to the new 40GB drive, then move it to the
> primary position and install the second 40GB drive.
>
> Yes, I know how particular the software RAID setup can be, that's why I'm
> asking.  :-)
>
> Theoretical replies appreciated but would really like to hear from anyone
> who's actually DONE it. If this doesn't work, the only way I know to
> accomplish the task at hand is to remove the secondary, clone it to a 40GB,
> and use partition magic or similar to resize /home. Any other ideas?
>

Theoretical reply:
Yes it will mirror! The only requirement is that the new drive must be
larger than the original drive.
Not sure if it won't make it look like a 30GB drive though!

Gerald
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