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March 8th, 2020 07:00
NEED HELP: 2 Drives in RAID 1 , both Failed
I have dell PowerEdge 2850 with 2 drives in RAID 1 and both drives shows failed under view configuration in the PERC /CERC BIOS Configuration Utility . what are my options to bring back the data off the drive(S).
Thanks in advance.
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theflash1932
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March 8th, 2020 09:00
In the CTRL-M utility, go to View/Add Configuration ... are you prompted to view the Disk or NVRAM configs? If so, what does the NVRAM config show?
If the NVRAM config shows at least one drive as online, then IMPORT it.
If you don't have an valid config that you can IMPORT from NVRAM, then your only choice will be to FORCE one of the drives online.
MavRav007
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March 8th, 2020 11:00
Thanks a lot for your prompt response, greatly appreciated.
Sorry, i dint notice prompt for Disk or NVRAM config.
My only concern is, I don't want to lose my chance to recover the data through data recovery services ( as i don't have functional backup) in case it does not work if i will force a drive to be online.
How can i force a drive to be online as i am sort of new in this game, i know enough to be dangerous..lol.
Thanks again
MavRav007
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March 8th, 2020 21:00
if i FORCE a drive online, if somehow it dint work, can this do more bad than good for data recovery?
theflash1932
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March 8th, 2020 22:00
No, it simply tells the controller to use the config on the drive.
MavRav007
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March 8th, 2020 22:00
Thanks You Sir !!!
You have a good head on your shoulders and you never forget to use it.
You’re an expert at what you do, and people trust you because of it. I’m so impressed.
Your intelligence and curiosity inspire me