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May 1st, 2023 23:00
Adding Hard Disk to PowerEdge R440 Server Equipment
We are currently looking to add at least 1TB or more of additional storage to our PowerEdge R440 server equipment, as we are experiencing a shortage of storage space.
However, we have never performed this type of task before and do not know where to start.
What are the initial considerations and checks that need to be made when adding a storage hard disk to server equipment?
Additionally, is there a recommended hard disk model for the PowerEdge R440?
We apologize for any clumsiness in our writing, as this is our first attempt at such a task.
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DELL-Erman O
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May 2nd, 2023 04:00
Hello, and welcome to the community.
Check the available drive bays on your server.
Check the RAID configuration of your server. If you have an existing RAID configuration, you will need to add the new hard disk to the existing RAID group. If you do not have an existing RAID configuration, you can create a new RAID group with the new hard disk.
How Reconfigure a Virtual disk or add additional hard drives. | Dell US
PowerEdge Tutorials: Physical Disks and RAID Controller (PERC) on Servers | Dell US
Dell PowerEdge - Add new disk to an existing RAID 5 array - Server Fault
I found some compatible HDD part numbers but please consult your local Dell sales team.
Please don't forget that you have a backup plan in place before adding a new hard disk to your server. This will ensure that any data on the server is not lost during the process.
j.jung
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May 8th, 2023 19:00
Hello Erman Özkurt
Thank you for your instructions.
It's very helpful.
I should be able discuss with the customer what to do
Based on the information you've provided.