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How long does it take to expand a volume on a ReadyNAS 104
Hi,
I have a ReadyNAS 104 that I had started using with just one disc in it, a WD Red 4TB. However as it was near capacity I got another WD Red 4TB to expand the volume onto.
It did take a while (about 12 hours) for the disc to become ready. Though to expand the volume and use both discs I understand I had to reboot the ReadyNAS. So I have done this, however ever since the display has said "Restarting now. See you soon."
Have been lead to believe this will take a while, though can someone give an idication of how long, as it has now been 48 hours and I am concerened that something is amiss.
Currently I am unable to access the ReadyNAS over the network, obviously I guess as it is still in process of booting, so unable to actually confirm if it is doing anything.
Thanks
It seems awfully long to me, and normally RAIDar should be able to see it.
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Actually you'll need to have 3x4TB to get more capacity. 2x4TB just gets you redundancy.
What status are you seeing with RAIDar?
Raidar cannot find anything on my network. Though only used that after it went into this boot sequence. As did all previous configuring through the web interface.
Also then is it possible to disable the redundency, I would prefer the space? As I use other things for back up. I really need this more for a networked storage than its actual redundency and can't afford a third drive for a while.
You would need to switch to flexraid, destroy the volume, and then create two new ones (jbod).
One RAID-0 volume is possible, but is a bad idea (if either disk fails you lose all the data).
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