Punctured Stripe on RAID 5 Array
We have been having massive problems with a storage array (Dell md3000i). The issue has been escalated to the highest levels of Tech Support, at which point they advised us that we have a “punctured stripe” on our array. The prescribed resolution is to vacate, wipe-out and re-build the array, then re-populate. I am wondering [...]
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| January 17, 2012 2:43 PM
RAID, RAID 5, RAID Array, Storage in 2010
We have been having massive problems with a storage array (Dell md3000i). The issue has been escalated to the highest levels of Tech Support, at which point they advised us that we have a “punctured stripe” on our array. The prescribed resolution is to vacate, wipe-out and re-build the array, then re-populate. I am wondering [...]
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| January 17, 2012 2:43 PM
RAID, RAID 5, RAID Array, Storage in 2010
How could I expand the volumes and RAID groups to RAID5(6+1)?
The case is the celerra is captive, that means no navisphere. We have two RAID Groups (4+1) and one Hot Spare. How could I expand the volumes and RAID groups to RAID5(6+1)
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| November 7, 2011 9:34 AM
EMC Celerra, RAID, RAID 5, SAN, Storage Area Networks
The case is the celerra is captive, that means no navisphere. We have two RAID Groups (4+1) and one Hot Spare. How could I expand the volumes and RAID groups to RAID5(6+1)
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| November 7, 2011 9:34 AM
EMC Celerra, RAID, RAID 5, SAN, Storage Area Networks
Raid 5?HP ML 350 G6 Server, with 3 SCSI Drives 300 GB each(Hot Swappable),
Well i am using HP ML 350 G6 Server, with 3 SCSI Drives 300 GB each(Hot Swappable), i configure Raid 5 on all drive and install win 2k 2008(64), also i installed SQL Server 2008,i want to know that is this a good configuration and in case of disk or controller failure how i will [...]
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| May 10, 2010 8:27 AM
HP ProLiant ML 530, HP server Raid configuration, RAID 5, RAID configuration, SCSI Hard Drive
Well i am using HP ML 350 G6 Server, with 3 SCSI Drives 300 GB each(Hot Swappable), i configure Raid 5 on all drive and install win 2k 2008(64), also i installed SQL Server 2008,i want to know that is this a good configuration and in case of disk or controller failure how i will [...]
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| May 10, 2010 8:27 AM
HP ProLiant ML 530, HP server Raid configuration, RAID 5, RAID configuration, SCSI Hard Drive
Using RAID 5 with 3-18.2 GB Harddrives, what disk space is available?
Using RAID 5 with 3-18.2 GB Harddrives, what disk space is available?
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| March 26, 2010 3:40 PM
Disk space, RAID, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
Using RAID 5 with 3-18.2 GB Harddrives, what disk space is available?
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| March 26, 2010 3:40 PM
Disk space, RAID, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
raid 5 Windows server 2008 hangs frequintly
have conigured server with hardware raid 5 and loaded with server 2008 r2 but it is hanging frequintly
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| March 26, 2010 10:19 AM
RAID 5, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Raid
have conigured server with hardware raid 5 and loaded with server 2008 r2 but it is hanging frequintly
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| March 26, 2010 10:19 AM
RAID 5, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Raid
RAID level comparison: data protection vs. redundancy
With respect to the tradeoff between redundancy vs. data protection, what recommendations can you make on RAID levels? Is it completely dependent on the environment, or are there clear advantages to using a RAID 5 over RAID 3, etc.?
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| January 29, 2010 9:08 PM
RAID, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID configuration, RAID Performance
With respect to the tradeoff between redundancy vs. data protection, what recommendations can you make on RAID levels? Is it completely dependent on the environment, or are there clear advantages to using a RAID 5 over RAID 3, etc.?
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| January 29, 2010 9:08 PM
RAID, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID configuration, RAID Performance
New disks for AS/400
I want to add new disks to my AS/400. I have 6x36Gb in RAID 5. I want to add 2x146Gb in mirror. My question is. Would it be added to the ASP 1, or I must create a different ASP (ASP 2?) for the new disks as the RAID configuration is not the same.
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| January 20, 2010 9:50 AM
AS/400 Disk Space, RAID, RAID 5
I want to add new disks to my AS/400. I have 6x36Gb in RAID 5. I want to add 2x146Gb in mirror. My question is. Would it be added to the ASP 1, or I must create a different ASP (ASP 2?) for the new disks as the RAID configuration is not the same.
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| January 20, 2010 9:50 AM
AS/400 Disk Space, RAID, RAID 5
RAID Configuration in HP Proliant DL360
I just bought an HP Proliant DL360 G6 Server, I have install the HP Smart array and Configure the RAID 0 and 5 with a 5 HDD SAS 147 GB HDD, I installed Window 2003 E.Edition 64bit on RAID 0 but can not see the RAID 5 which should be the other HDD. Can some [...]
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| September 6, 2012 1:36 PM
HP ProLiant, HP Proliant DL360 G6, RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID Array, RAID configuration, Windows Server 2003
I just bought an HP Proliant DL360 G6 Server, I have install the HP Smart array and Configure the RAID 0 and 5 with a 5 HDD SAS 147 GB HDD, I installed Window 2003 E.Edition 64bit on RAID 0 but can not see the RAID 5 which should be the other HDD. Can some [...]
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| September 6, 2012 1:36 PM
HP ProLiant, HP Proliant DL360 G6, RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID Array, RAID configuration, Windows Server 2003
RAID-5 performance
Hi can someone please explain to me how in RAID-5 it is possible to perform a single logical write operation in no more than 1 physical read and 2 physical writes?
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| November 26, 2009 3:29 AM
RAID, RAID 5, RAID Performance
Hi can someone please explain to me how in RAID-5 it is possible to perform a single logical write operation in no more than 1 physical read and 2 physical writes?
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| November 26, 2009 3:29 AM
RAID, RAID 5, RAID Performance
HOW TO CREATE RAID 5 ON A WINDOWS SERVER 2003
I WANT TO CREATE RAID 5 ON A WINDOWS SERVER 2003. I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION 1) I HAVE 3 HARD DRIVES, WHICH HAS ALTOGETHER 70 GB, IT’S CONSUMING FAST THE SPACE, SO I WANT TO ADD ANOTHER HARD DRIVE , THERE ARE 6 SLOTS IN MY SERVER CAN I ADD ANOTHER HARD DRIVE IN THE [...]
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| September 1, 2011 3:17 PM
RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
I WANT TO CREATE RAID 5 ON A WINDOWS SERVER 2003. I HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION 1) I HAVE 3 HARD DRIVES, WHICH HAS ALTOGETHER 70 GB, IT’S CONSUMING FAST THE SPACE, SO I WANT TO ADD ANOTHER HARD DRIVE , THERE ARE 6 SLOTS IN MY SERVER CAN I ADD ANOTHER HARD DRIVE IN THE [...]
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| September 1, 2011 3:17 PM
RAID 5, Windows Server 2003
Dell PowerEdge 6400 alarm settings
My dell poweredge 6400 had a drive fail in raid 5 config. How do i disable the alarm that goes off when this happens.
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| October 16, 2009 4:56 PM
Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerEdge 6400, RAID 5, Server configuration
My dell poweredge 6400 had a drive fail in raid 5 config. How do i disable the alarm that goes off when this happens.
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| October 16, 2009 4:56 PM
Dell PowerEdge, Dell PowerEdge 6400, RAID 5, Server configuration
Dell PowerEdge 2800, 5 physical Maxtor’s, 1 RAID 5. RAID controller or hdd failure?
An above mentioned server was taken out of storage after 3 years. (storage was proper – sealed packaging&moisture absorbers) [strong][/strong]Does not start: 2 of 5 raid disks show “failed”, both in RAID BIOS and LED’s on the front panel. I tried swapping 2 failed drives with 2 good ones in other slots. I got all [...]
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| September 22, 2009 3:05 PM
Dell PowerEdge 2800, LSI Logic PERC, RAID 5, RAID controllers
An above mentioned server was taken out of storage after 3 years. (storage was proper – sealed packaging&moisture absorbers) [strong][/strong]Does not start: 2 of 5 raid disks show “failed”, both in RAID BIOS and LED’s on the front panel. I tried swapping 2 failed drives with 2 good ones in other slots. I got all [...]
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| September 22, 2009 3:05 PM
Dell PowerEdge 2800, LSI Logic PERC, RAID 5, RAID controllers
RAID drives
how do you install a raid array
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| November 16, 2009 9:45 AM
RAID, RAID 5, RAID Array, RAID Installation
how do you install a raid array
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| November 16, 2009 9:45 AM
RAID, RAID 5, RAID Array, RAID Installation
Migrating two new 1TB drives to RAID 5 array
Using AMD’s RAIDXpert, I added two new 1TB drives to an existing RAID 5 array. The existing array already held data. After migrating the new drives (assuming this would allow me to save my preexisting data) and restarting my computer, I am asked to reformat the array. I would really like to recover the data. [...]
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| February 3, 2010 3:03 AM
AMD RAIDXpert, RAID, RAID 5, RAID controllers
Using AMD’s RAIDXpert, I added two new 1TB drives to an existing RAID 5 array. The existing array already held data. After migrating the new drives (assuming this would allow me to save my preexisting data) and restarting my computer, I am asked to reformat the array. I would really like to recover the data. [...]
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| February 3, 2010 3:03 AM
AMD RAIDXpert, RAID, RAID 5, RAID controllers
Troubleshooting a system with RAID 5 and 500GB drives
I have a system with RAID 5 built into the motherboard with three 500GB drives and I am not sure how to go about troubleshooting the system. It has failed and I cannot get into the system. Can’t even reload OS as it won’t recognize the disk either. What to do at this point? The [...]
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| August 11, 2009 3:22 PM
ASUS, Motherboards, RAID, RAID 5, Storage System Troubleshooting, Storage Systems, Vista
I have a system with RAID 5 built into the motherboard with three 500GB drives and I am not sure how to go about troubleshooting the system. It has failed and I cannot get into the system. Can’t even reload OS as it won’t recognize the disk either. What to do at this point? The [...]
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| August 11, 2009 3:22 PM
ASUS, Motherboards, RAID, RAID 5, Storage System Troubleshooting, Storage Systems, Vista
Windows Server 2008 Shutdown
I have a Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard with a 3.5 TB RAID 5. The system periodically hangs and I am unable to shutdown or restart. Task Manager only opens in the taskbar. When I finally seem to get a shutdown command to run, the server just sits with the hourglass flashing. This is happening [...]
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| August 10, 2009 3:08 PM
RAID 5, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit, Windows Server troubleshooting
I have a Windows Server 2008 x64 Standard with a 3.5 TB RAID 5. The system periodically hangs and I am unable to shutdown or restart. Task Manager only opens in the taskbar. When I finally seem to get a shutdown command to run, the server just sits with the hourglass flashing. This is happening [...]
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| August 10, 2009 3:08 PM
RAID 5, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 64-bit, Windows Server troubleshooting
Adding a new HD to a RAID5 (Server 2003)
Hello, I need to add a HD to an already existing RAID5. After I add the disk I need to extend my C volume to 25% and add the rest of the space to a D volume that I have created. Does anyone have any steps for these operations that they would care to share [...]
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| October 29, 2011 1:49 PM
Adding Hard Drive, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003, Windows storage
Hello, I need to add a HD to an already existing RAID5. After I add the disk I need to extend my C volume to 25% and add the rest of the space to a D volume that I have created. Does anyone have any steps for these operations that they would care to share [...]
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| October 29, 2011 1:49 PM
Adding Hard Drive, RAID 5, Windows Server 2003, Windows storage
RAID 5 and disk capacity
You mention that fewer than four disks (three) on RAID-5 isn’t worth it. Why?
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| July 8, 2009 3:00 PM
RAID, RAID 5, RAID Capacity, Storage management
You mention that fewer than four disks (three) on RAID-5 isn’t worth it. Why?
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| July 8, 2009 3:00 PM
RAID, RAID 5, RAID Capacity, Storage management
RAID 5 and three-way mirroring
Our Spac solaris 10 box has only three disks (budge limitation), and they were configured with hardware RAID 1 (3-way). Obviously, the disk performance is going to suffer since both OS and DATA will live on the same mirrored disks, however, this part of disk configuration puzzles me even more: a soft RAID 5 is [...]
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| July 8, 2009 2:58 PM
Disk mirroring, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5, Solaris 10, Storage management
Our Spac solaris 10 box has only three disks (budge limitation), and they were configured with hardware RAID 1 (3-way). Obviously, the disk performance is going to suffer since both OS and DATA will live on the same mirrored disks, however, this part of disk configuration puzzles me even more: a soft RAID 5 is [...]
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| July 8, 2009 2:58 PM
Disk mirroring, RAID, RAID 1, RAID 5, Solaris 10, Storage management
Backup of large amount of data
I need some suggestions on a backup procedure. Here’s what I am backing up to a 3.5 TB fileserver (RAID 5). 200 GB of application and document files from an application server. About 200 GB each on four medical imaging workstations. 100 GB of SQL database files from a SQL Server 100 GB of backed [...]
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| August 25, 2009 6:49 PM
Backup & recovery, Data backup, File servers, NAS, RAID, RAID 5, SQL Database
I need some suggestions on a backup procedure. Here’s what I am backing up to a 3.5 TB fileserver (RAID 5). 200 GB of application and document files from an application server. About 200 GB each on four medical imaging workstations. 100 GB of SQL database files from a SQL Server 100 GB of backed [...]
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| August 25, 2009 6:49 PM
Backup & recovery, Data backup, File servers, NAS, RAID, RAID 5, SQL Database
