| Guy Dawson 2007-03-16, 1:12 pm |
| WipeOut wrote:
> Hi,
>
> We have a ML370 that has a 5 disk RAID 5 array.. One of the disks has
> the red light flashing and the event log says the status is "predictive
> failure".. I have just ordered a new drive which should be here in the
> next day or so..
>
> Now for the question..
>
> What is the procedure for replacing the drive?
>
> The new one is exactly the same as the old one..
>
> Can I simply pull the old one and insert the new one or should I
> shutdown the server and swap the drives when the server is off?
> Will it automatically rebuild or do I have to tell it there is a new drive?
>
> Really can't afford for this server to go down so would rather not "try"
> my luck..
When we've had disk failures on our Compaq/HP Proliants we've simply
removed the faulty drive and put the replacement drive in - job done.
YMMV and make sure your backups are good...
Guy
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