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Max disk size for NVX
Hello All, I just discovered that one of my disks crapped out (weird that it didn't email me since my alerts are functioning properly) in my NVX. I'm not sure if there are two versions of this uni...
-not redundant means that if a disk fails you will lose your data. So your current array is not redundant. (It was initially, but you lost it when the 1 TB drive failed).
-you need to begin by inserting replacing the bad drive (perhaps already removed). Removing any other drive will result in all your data being deleted.
Also, once you install a 2 TB drive you will not be able to upgrade 500GB to 1 TB. So you will need to install the 1 TB drives first, then the 2TB ones. That is, (1) replace the bad 1 TB drive with another 1 TB drive, (2) replace a 500 GB drive with a 2 TB drive, (3) replace the second 500 GB drive with a 2 TB drive.
-Every drive you replace will require completely rebuilding the array. That will stress the drives, and a failure of one of the old drives during that time will result in all your data being lost. So you should have a backup before you begin.
If your 500GB drives have reallocated sectors or are suspect, then do the reset. Otherwise, its a judgement call. Doing a reset followed by a data restore could be slightly quicker, though your data wouldn't be available for a bit.
-you need to begin by inserting replacing the bad drive (perhaps already removed). Removing any other drive will result in all your data being deleted.
Also, once you install a 2 TB drive you will not be able to upgrade 500GB to 1 TB. So you will need to install the 1 TB drives first, then the 2TB ones. That is, (1) replace the bad 1 TB drive with another 1 TB drive, (2) replace a 500 GB drive with a 2 TB drive, (3) replace the second 500 GB drive with a 2 TB drive.
-Every drive you replace will require completely rebuilding the array. That will stress the drives, and a failure of one of the old drives during that time will result in all your data being lost. So you should have a backup before you begin.
If your 500GB drives have reallocated sectors or are suspect, then do the reset. Otherwise, its a judgement call. Doing a reset followed by a data restore could be slightly quicker, though your data wouldn't be available for a bit.
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