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#1 2008-01-31 18:53:26
- tarley
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- Registered: 2007-10-08
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converting raid1
Currently I have a RAID1 configuration and I'm starting to run out of room. I'm trying to figure out a way to switch from Raid1 to Jbod or standard. If I purchased a new DNS323, could I take a drive from the first 323 and put it in the new one, then format the first 323 thereby removing the raid1 config. Is this sound or do I need to purchase another drive also? Does anyone have multiple DNS323 devices? I'm toying with the idea of having one 323 in standard config and another 323 that would run backups. is there a better configuration?
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#2 2008-01-31 20:22:47
- fordem
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Re: converting raid1
First be aware that IF you run JBOD you run the risk of losing all of your data if either drive fails - theoretically - the data on the remaining drive should remain available, however, I have not found that this happens in reality.
If what you want is two separate volumes, this can be achieved by removing one of the RAID members and then reformatting the remaining disk - when the reformat is complete, reinstall the removed disk and it should appear as a second volume containing the existing data - note the use of the word should, this is what I expect it to do, based on my experience, as always - your mileage may differ 
- personally I see no point in purchasing a second DNS-323 to be used with a disk removed from the first one - unless there was a need to have the units in different physical locations, perhaps for security purposes.
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#3 2008-01-31 21:28:28
- tarley
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Re: converting raid1
well, I'm afraid of losing my data. Would it be better to purchase a third drive? I'd remove both drives, insert the new third drive, format it and reinsert one of the other two. I'm guessing this would be the same as formating one of the original two and reinserting the old drive. I'm not sure if this would work though. any comments?
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#4 2008-01-31 23:34:25
- fordem
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Re: converting raid1
Whatever grabs you - it's your money, it's your data - either one should work. If you buy a new disk, you'll end up with an extra disk also containing your data.
However - consider this - if you're afraid of losing your data, you need to back it up, and keep on backing it up as it changes.
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