RAID conversion blues...

[lhooq]

How to I convert a RAID set booting win2000
to a single drive booting the same without loss of data/programs ?
That's the question !
liaM

 

[Gary Chanson]

How to I convert a RAID set booting win2000
to a single drive booting the same without loss of data/programs ?
That's the question !

I don't know what RAID controller you're using but it probably doesn't
matter. As far as I know, with any controller, the answer is "you can't".
You must do a full backup, re-configure the drives, and then do a full
restore.

 

[DL]

Depends what type of raid and maybe the controller also
ie with mirror raid it can often be done, if any other raid no

 

[lhooq]

DL a écrit :

Depends what type of raid and maybe the controller also
ie with mirror raid it can often be done, if any other raid no

How?

 

[DL]

Depends whether the controler utility software has any specific procedures
to 'break' the mirror, and or use a single hd via the raid controler.
With some mirror raid controlers you simply disconect one hd and reboot,
then shutdown and connect the 'other' hd to a different connector.
With others you break the mirror via the utility, which will enable you to
use the 'other' hd as you want. ie both will be connected to the controller
but not in mirror config.
It all depends entirely on your raid controller, or possibly whether you
have any other controllers available.


DL a écrit :