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How to add 3 new HDD to an existing RAID 5 - Poweredge T420
Hello,
I need to add 3 HDD to an existing RAID5.
The server has 2 HDD in RAID1 and 3 HDD in RAID5. It counts with a PERC H710 adapter.
I haven't done this for years, so I am wondering if I should do this one disk at a time using the menus I could access via the BIOS (somehow) or if I should download OpenMange (that I am not familiar with any more) and install it on the server.
I appreciate any help you can provide me, I just don't want to screw this up.
Thank you.
theflash1932
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March 20th, 2019 12:00
Yes, install OMSA. Always install and use OMSA.
Storage, PERC, Virtual Disks, New Virtual Disk Wizard (link at top of the page).
Dell-DylanJ
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March 20th, 2019 15:00
As a general rule, OpenManage Server Administrator will save you a lot of effort when it comes to hardware or RAID management. Flash's location is correct, but here's a video to add a visual aide.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbQFJoMm9Ns