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10TB with USB expansion on Duo V1 possible?
Hi forum members, Based on my searching, it seems to me that the following is possible on a Duo v1 (sparc) but I want to be sure before I expand: I have 2X2tb As raid 0 = 4Tb. The duo has 3 usb...
With the existing drives, you can simply delete your current volume, and just create new ones (you still need to restore from backup btw). No need to shut down, etc.
If you are using new drives, I suggest
1. Back up files from current drive to an external drive connected to my pc.
2. Shutdown NAS and remove old drives. Insert disk 1 into drive 1
3. Power up readynas, which will start a factory reset. Use RAIDar within 10 minutes to choose flexraid. Select Raid 0
4. Wait for NAS to complete setup
5. Add new drive 2 to bay 2 (no need to power down)
6. go to add volumes and create as raid0.
7. Restore data.
You will need to balance the storage yourself between the two volumes - that is the disadvantage. So note the approximate amount of data in each share. When I've done this, I also think about the growth rates - I don't want to put all the growing shares on the same volume.
If you are using new drives, I suggest
1. Back up files from current drive to an external drive connected to my pc.
2. Shutdown NAS and remove old drives. Insert disk 1 into drive 1
3. Power up readynas, which will start a factory reset. Use RAIDar within 10 minutes to choose flexraid. Select Raid 0
4. Wait for NAS to complete setup
5. Add new drive 2 to bay 2 (no need to power down)
6. go to add volumes and create as raid0.
7. Restore data.
You will need to balance the storage yourself between the two volumes - that is the disadvantage. So note the approximate amount of data in each share. When I've done this, I also think about the growth rates - I don't want to put all the growing shares on the same volume.
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