PowerEdge R530 - expand Raid 5 by adding disks

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• Reference Dell poweredge r530 - increase the disk space

  Hello

  We currently have a Dell Server poweredge R530, with installed 5 hot swappable drives with RAID 5 configured. I need to increase disk space for our virtual machines, bought an x 2 extra 1.2 TB SAS drives to install. What is the correct process to add 2 new readers to the table and increase the space available in the 2012 R2 windows server? Could someone sanity check process below please:

  1. install the 2 new drives while the server is powered and operating normally. (What I have to install 1 player and wait a while, or two disks can be installed directly after the other?)

  2. go in dell iDRAC and confirm the visibility of 2 new readers.

  3. wait until the readers successfully have been added to the State through iDRAC Tracker

  4. go in the management of the storage within the 2012 R2 server to allocate new space for the virtual machine partitions.

  Is more correct? It feels like I'm missing an essential step, it cannot be that simple that it allocate the additional storage space on a live production server?

  Any advice appreciated

  Thank you

  1. the two drives can be added at the same time.

  2 iDRAC is not the best way to do it. Unless this is your only access to the server, use OMSA leave within the OS.

  3. the process is not automatic. Once readers show up in a State of PREPARATION, you will need to go to OMSA, PERC, storage, virtual disks and select Reconfigure in the drop-down list of tasks available for RAID 5. (In fact make the statement reconfigures / expansion was the 'crucial step' you left on your list of ;).))

  4. Yes.

  Are your 1.2 to existing disks SAS drives?

• Installation of windows 2012 R2 on Poweredge R900 with Raid

  Hello

  I have installed Windorws on my Poweredge R900 2012 R2 there controller raid Perc 6 / I with 5 SAS 300 GB HARD drive, but I don't know on what level of raid, the operating system installed. When I check the drive C: Manager shows 790 GB but as a virtual disk Dell watch TB 1.35 approx. might one explain what the level of raid, the operating system is on and how to check it.

  Thank you

  If you have 5x300GB disks in a RAID array, and the total size of the array is ~1.35TB, you can have them in a RAID 0. Click on the RAID 0 to see the Member disks - you will probably see that a single disk virtual, you will probably see 5 records as members of this VD, and you will probably see 0 GB of free space on each.

  Then, C: is 803GB... What other partitions are there?

  In RAID 0, if a disk fails, EVERYTHING disappeared. You're almost certain to have a loss of data. I would recommend you get a backup, wipe your RAID 0 and set up a larger RAID 5 (or 6 would be better).

• Problem adding disks to the data store

  I currently have a data store RAID 5 consisting of four discs of 250gig. I bought two identical drives more and am trying to extend the data store.

  I have a HP Proliant ML350 G6. I plugged the two new drives, add them in the raid array and now get this error in esxi:

  Volme 1 on HPSA1 logic: RAID 5: 698 GB disk 1,2,3,4,5,6: currently in expansion

  I thought it was a normal phenomenon since I am expanding the raid, but I don't think it would take more than a few minutes. He had this attention for at least four hours now. I did something wrong? I'm trying to expand this data store for the two new drives in the raid to enlarge.

  I've attached a screenshot of the warning.

  The virtual machine has a snapshot. In order to increase the size of the virtual drive, remove the snapshot by using the Snapshot Manager. As long as there is a snapshot virtual disk, that they can not be changed.

  André

• At startup, I repeatedly see a pop-up saying failure of raid access: critical error disk WDC WD5000AAKS-75A7B0 (sata 1.1 port).

  At startup, I repeatedly see a pop-up saying failure of raid access: critical error disk WDC WD5000AAKS-75A7B0 (sata 1.1 port).
  
  Since it started my computer lag/stutters all the seconds: music/slider/graphics.
  
  At the same time, I received an error message saying windows host process for services (I forgot the exact name) and superfetch times failed, but this part of the problem has been RESOLVED by following the instructions of someone: raid error/stuttering are still not resolved.
  
  Edit: stuttering seems to vanish for periods of time, but it comes when I listen to music on youtube / possibly of other unknown triggers
  stuttering seems to be particularly bad in Diablo III, makes the game unplayable
  
  Edit2: I disabled and re-enabled my thingys to RAID SATA option in BIOS and no error message: until I opened diablo 3.
  
  Original title: raid error access + stutter

  Hello

  I suggest to go to Western Digital to see if they have a diagnosis and run on the disc to check bad sectors, etc.

  You can also check the article check your hard drive for errors, to see if that helps.

  Thank you!

• How to create RAID 5 with 6 disks?

  I'm new to vmware. My machine is currently running ESXi 4.1 but the RAID set up gives me no more disk space I was advice to remake the structure of the disc physically to have all 6 disks in RAID 5 and then reinstall ESXi. I'm doing, but I need a direction how to create RAID 5 with 6 disks. Can someone please help with this?

  Thank you

  SD

  Assuming you are using the integrated Smart Array 6i controller it should without a problem. If you can get into the BIOS of conreollers, you can also boot from Smartstart CD and use the ACU (Array Configuration Utility). The ACU has the advantage that you can split the RAID in several logical drives. I usually create a small logical volume (~ 10GB) for the installation of the hypervisor (ESXi) and another large logical volume to the VMFS data store.

  André

  PS: When you respond by e-mail, please do not understand the original message.

• Adding disks RAID PowerEdge R710

  We have a PowerEdge R710 running a RAID1/RAID5 configuration.

  • PERC 6 / i SAS Raid Controller with 2 x 4 internal connectors.
  • RAID1 is composed of (2) 146GB 15K drives 2.5 "SAS.
  • RAID5 is composed of (3) 500GB 7.2 K Nearline 2.5 "SAS drives.
  • (3) empty bays are available.

  The server running VMware ESXi v5.0.0. We have almost maxed out storage so I need to add storage. I don't know what are the options I have to do this. These are the options that are possible, I hope.

  • Add 500 GB (3) discs the same as installed readers and expand the RAID5.
  • Add 500 GB (3) discs the same as installed readers and create a 2nd RAID5.
  • Add (3) 1 or 2 to 7.2 K near-Line SAS 2.5 "drives and create a 2nd RAID5.

  Can the PERC6 / i controller supports an another RAID5?

  bhartung

  • Add 500 GB (3) discs the same as installed readers and expand the RAID5.
  • Add 500 GB (3) discs the same as installed readers and create a 2nd RAID5.
  • Add (3) 1 or 2 to 7.2 K near-Line SAS 2.5 "drives and create a 2nd RAID5.

  These are possible.

• PowerEdge R510 - expand RAID5 with additional disks

  Hello

  I have an ESX5 VMWare hypervisor running of PE R510 (embedded) on SDs in the mirror.  We currently have SAS 5 x 146 GB drives in a RAID5 configuration that provides approximately 1.6 gross TB of storage for the VMFS data store.

  I'm trying to understand whether it is possible to add additional disks to this configuration RAID5, so expand the virtual disk, without the need to destroy/loose data in place?  If so, what steps would be to do this?

  Thank you

  Chris

  Yes, it's called Online Capacity Expansion.  You can reconfigure your 5 RAID 5 disks to include more records by adding them to the table.  It is non-destructive and can be done online.  You can use the service reconfigures the software OpenManage for do this, either by adding the VIB ESX or boot from a disk Live OMSA.

  Once you have added the records in the table, you need to resize partitions in ESX.  Also, I think that 5 + uses default TPG, but keep in mind that if it is not the case, then your picture will be limited by ESX 2 TB of usable space.  This would likely only (potentially) be a problem if you have gone to some other version 5.x.

• Adding disks RAID config?

  I have a Dell R510 with 4 disks configured with RAID 5 used with vSphere 5.5 - ESXi

  I have 2 homes opened on the server R510.

  Is it possible to insert two new hard drives and initialize them to allow the storage of ESXi 5.5 without disturbing the currently defined RAID 5 configuration.

  Thank you

  RAID 5 requires a minimum of 3 disks.

  You need only to configure a new VD - don't forget to check the advanced and Initialize When creating.

  Insert the disks HOT (do not turn off insert), then restart the CTRL-R utility.

• PERC H330 and Raid 5, try adding another SATA drive raid 5 array

  Hi all

  I have one server PowerEdge T330 with 8 slots of disc and have currently 3 SATA drives running a raid 5 configuration.  I have a virtual disk configured for Raid (must).

  The operating system recognizes the disk and is able to use the resources...

  My desire is to add another hard drive to the table (hard disks of the same size, same brand, etc.) with 4 disks without losing any data.

  I looked in the settings of the iDrac and the only adjustment was to add the new disk as a global hot spare or a hot spare dedicated to the virtual drive.

  I also looked in the BIOS and do not see a way to add the new drive.

  Does anyone know how to increase capacity?  I can blow the virtual drive if necessary and start over without problem.  I intend to gradually accomplish this Act until adding 8 disks. (5 times).

  Help!

  Hello.

  Management controllers RAID and tables is not made in the BIOS iDRAC or systems. For the management of the RAID (virtual disks) arrays, you have OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA). If not installed, see the link: http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=TK61C once installed, go to-> Storage->-> H330 PERC controllers-> virtual disk--> sub tasks available-> select reconfigure and run-> then check a box to add the fourth disk on the next page. Follow the prompts and allows you to extend your range of RAID 5.

• Adding disk hard BIOS setting

  I added the 1 TB SATA drive.

  Now things are going wrong after reboot without initial flaw. No USB, slow performance. Starts at W8.1, but something wrong with the USB devices.

  I see a short menu at startup. says press ctrl-I to define the two hard drives. However, this brings me to any hardrive settings.

  I looked in the BIOS setting and the disks are configured in RAID. Is it OK? I haven't changed anything!

  Thanks, nice to hear that my settings are good. FYI the SATA drive was an ext SATA disk with only data, not bootable. I'm not going to change anything more. However the Sharkoon had a USB connection too that I had to use when my system recovery with Norton disk recovery disc. But the last time was already a long time and now I have True Image as a backup utility.

  But end good all good.

  Thanks again for your support in this matter.

• PowerEdge R230 add RAID controller

  Need advice: the goal is to add Dell PowerEdge RAID Controller H330 server Dell Poweredge R230.

  Originally, the data connection is to the motherboard with a mini SAS connector, power cord is related to the Board of Directors itself as well go with a connector 6-pin. Given that the new RAID controller has a different SAS (SFF8644) mini connector, I can't use the original cable.

  So try to solve that I bought 4 X SFF-8482 SAS a cable - Mini SAS SFF 8643. It would connect the RAID controller for readers. (THIS)

  I also added a power cords: 4 Pin IDE power Molex 1 male to 3 x female Splitter & 2 x 4-pin Molex to 6-pin PCI-E adjust Power Supply Cable (THIS) and (THIS). It was supposed to feed readers - but is not and they won't turn on.

  No idea why? Other ideas of ways to solve this problem?

  Thank you

  IB - EN1

  1. initially, I understood the topology based on the information on the user manual, see the attached figure describing Cabling two 3.5-inch hard drives 'to the PERC card. Isn't this relevant?

  The information I had previously provided are based on the wiring of the Controller PERC H330 with basket 4 x 3.5 "which I assumed you had based on your notes. Thanks for your clarification and ignore these P/Ns. Here are the cables you need.

  • Signal and cable LED to P/N 6R7VT the H330 controller to connect to the motherboard
  • Cable SAS junction A H330 for 2 hard drives or optical drives, P/N TTN3V
  • Hard/optical drive power cable from the system board P/N N9P7R for 4 HD (shipped with your server. Use only 2 connectors) or P/N VXR2 for 2 hard drives.

  IB - EN1

  457CH, TWV59, 6R7VT: I can not find an any of them on the dell Web site, you can share links?

  I would recommend that you directly contact Dell sales in your area.

  Thank you.

• The PowerEdge 2900 server RAID

  Hello everyone and good day

  I have a PowerEdge 2900 which was erased and raid configured with 2 discs and ready for os install. However when you try to use the Server Wizard, I get an error that his stats can not detect readers or they are not initialized. I do all the raid configuration and should be ready. I took a peek in the bios of the main server and I do not see listed in the boot sequence raid controller. all I see is cd rom on b sata and hard drive. until the server has been annihilated the raid controller has been listed in the boot sequence menu. I changed a setting that I shouldn't have or I am missing a part of the process? No matter which lend a little and fix this? I would like to get the server operational return. the server has a perc 6i

  When I got is the server was running. However, he came from a health care facility and had to be wiped.

  I have it wiped myself just by going to the raid controller and removing the VFD and reconfiguring with new configuration.

  Please tell me that I don't have just the weight of the heavier paper in my office.

  You must configure AND initialize the virtual disk (table)... tick all the boxes advanced and Initialize during the creation of the VFD.

  You can also use a version of "server Wizard" (obsolete) that does not support the hardware in your server.

• How can I RAID 4 TB of disk on my PE 840?

  I'm a newbie here, but I studied the forum days.

  I am determined to make function of disc 4 to (4) in my Poweredge 840.  I understand that the PERC 5 / i controller will not do the job.  My question is this: is there a controller card I could buy that would work with the motherboard and to do this?  Is there any change I can make to the system that would allow me to use the OEM motherboard?

  Just in case someone knows and is willing to share their information, I have one more question.

  Can you recommend a replacement equipment that will do the work?  I would like to at least use my dual core Xeon processor in a LGA775 package.  I have the money, but not knowledge.  I have a terrible time to discover the maximum disk size of the different RAID cards.

  Can I add a UEFI to my PE 840?

  Thanks in advance!

  -Michael

  UEFI cannot be 'installed' on a Board that was not with her. UEFI is not possible on a 840. Even if you could, it would not allow the use of 4 TB of drives on a RAID controller. UEFI applies only to the BOOT floppies (volumes, LUNS, HV) which are more than 2 TB. UEFI is not necessary for the data disks more than 2 TB. The material must he take charge. There is no program that can change the limits of the given equipment.

  The only option is to replace the controller, which may require the replacement of the motherboard. Measure and control the position of the screws to ensure compatibility with third party advice. Remember that Dell servers are not intended to be upgraded with third party materials, so there is no reason to expect everything for the line upward and be consistent. If you can find a Board that will fit the chassis and check the connections of power supply/Panel, getting another controller will be negligible. I would recommend LSI.

• Adding disks to update 2 ESX 3.5 Server

  Hello

  I added 2 extra disks(300GB) to our server ESX 3.5 Update 2 (use local storage on the server), but the ESX Server is not picking up these extra drives like all, I did re-scanner but does not collect these discs.  The server we have is a Dell PowerEdge2950.  Could some please advise correct how to add additional disks to the ESX Server.

  Thank you

  vmguy

  You will most likely find the documentation for the specific RAID controller, use the DELL web page. Usually, it's as easy to enter in BIOS RAID controllers, while the host starts, creating a RAID set of new unused disks and configuration of a logical volume (DELL so-called virtual disks in their documentation) on the RAID.

  André