> > From: Blair Hicks [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Subject: Rebuilding a RAID volume
> > So, my question is, what do I need to do in order to rebuild /dev/md2?
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> and do 'raidhotadd /dev/md<N>' for each md device (for you, N = 0,
> 1, 2). 'Raidhotadd' is just a symlink to 'raidstart'.
Sorry, I meant 'raidhotadd /dev/md[012] /dev/hdc[456]'
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> DO NOT change the type on a partition that's part of a running
> array.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] says
Hmmm..... I've seen this statement many times and must assume it is
only partly true. It is very difficult to follow this rule with root
mounted raid. I have changed the partition type many times on many
systems from 83 to FD and back again followed by a reboot without any
difficulty. Am I missing something here.
OK, I confess to just spouting the words from <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>'s
Software-RAID HOWTO:
"NOTE: Be sure that your RAID is NOT RUNNING before changing the
partition types. Use raidstop /dev/md0 to stop the device."
As you say, it's awkward for a root array.
Regards,
Martin Munt
