[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

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



On 12/10/02 7:56 AM, "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.

We placed a Maxtor 40G on a RaQ4 and it only saw 8 gig, but we aren't
running a RAID. When we put a 30 gig Maxtor in, it was fine, not sure what
RAID will do, but Gerald is a little familiar with that particular issue
since I had him go in and make corrections.
-- 
Thanks!!
David Thurman
List Only at Web Presence Group Net
Join Cobaltfacts
http://list.cobaltfacts.com/mailman/listinfo/cobaltfacts/