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Its not possible for us to export from here and import it to the main forum!
Want to add the 4th HD into my NAS
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dyip
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Want to add the 4th HD into my NAS
Hi, I want to add a new hd and join it to my raid 5 in my exacting, running NAS4free box. How and what is the easy way to do it? I also might have to add a Sata controller card in to accommodate this additional hd. Thanks in advance......
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al562
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Re: Want to add the 4th HD into my NAS
Hi Dyip,
Welcome to the NAS4Free forum. Below is information you may find helpful.
Please read and follow the Forum Rules & Guidelines and the FAQs.
By doing so you will:
I'd recommend not splitting any RAID between controllers unless they are identical.
Please read Q: What is the best, safe way to enlarge a SoftwareRAID array? If you have a different situation/configuration than outlined in that FAQ and have further questions, please post here again.
Regards,
Al
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I'd recommend not splitting any RAID between controllers unless they are identical.
Please read Q: What is the best, safe way to enlarge a SoftwareRAID array? If you have a different situation/configuration than outlined in that FAQ and have further questions, please post here again.
Regards,
Al