Re: Repartitioning a Raid 5 configuration

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From: Phil S. (nospam-m-phil-NoSpam_at_123.net)
Date: 05/03/04 

Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 19:45:56 -0400

Juan:

Please let us know if this RAID 5 is OS (windows disk manager) or BIOS (SCSI
raid card).

If it is windows disk manager RAID 5, may we presume the logical disk C and
D are dynamic disks as opposed to basic?

Third question, do you have the physical room and connections available for
adding additional disk(s).

Fourth question: do you have an absolute positive GOOD backup of EVERY thing
on the SBS box? Have you tested the backup for by restoring a small text
file on C drive, D drive, and restoring an exchange mail box folder?

Phil S.

"Juan Ocasio" <jocasio@globaltechfinancial.com> wrote in message
news:7a8801c43145$5392ca90$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> Hey all:
>
> I have a question regarding repartitioning my Raid 5
> configuration. Is there a product that will allow me to
> repartition the configuration? Right now, I have two
> drives set up C: and D: (also M: for exchange). The
> consultant who installed my SBS 2000 didn't think to leave
> the C: partition big enough for all of the patches MS
> would put out. Is there a way I can resize the C:
> (currently 600 MB free) and the D:(currently 5.0 GB free)
> partitions? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks
>
> Juan

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