Another option is called Online Capacity Expansion, as defined on page 24 here. It is the process that allows you to add storage capacity to an existing virtual disk. In most cases it can be added without taking the system offline.
You would simply add a matching drive to the ones installed in the server and then do a Reconfigure within the controller. If there isn't room for another drive you would need to backup the data, delete and recreate the VD with larger drives, Then reinstall OS and restore data.
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Another option is called Online Capacity Expansion, as defined on page 24 here. It is the process that allows you to add storage capacity to an existing virtual disk. In most cases it can be added without taking the system offline.
You would simply add a matching drive to the ones installed in the server and then do a Reconfigure within the controller. If there isn't room for another drive you would need to backup the data, delete and recreate the VD with larger drives, Then reinstall OS and restore data.