Before replacing the drive try using the Perc controller to bring the failed disk online, then rebuild it. We have had numerous issues with the Perc controller reporting failed drives that are actually OK. Do an integrity check on the disk after the rebuild to check for errors.
-----Original Message----- From: Luke Levis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 July 2003 14:59 To: NT 2000 Discussions Subject: RAID 5 basic question here.. I have a Dell PowerVault 210s with 6 18 GB drives configured in a RAID5.. one of the drives has an amber light... theoretically can't i just pop in another 18 GB drive and the RAID will rebuild itself, or do I have to go into the SCSI config and reguild it? *************************************************************************** The information contained in this message is intended only for the confidential use of the recipient(s) named above. This message is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or any agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately. SMG reserves the right to monitor and review all content sent to and from this email address. Messages sent to and from this address may be stored on the SMG email system. ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=nt2000&text_mode=&lang=e nglish To unsubscribe send a blank email to %%email.unsub%% *********************************************************************************************************** This correspondence is confidential and is solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, disclose, copy, distribute or retain this message or any part of it. If you are not the intended recipient please delete this correspondence from your system and notify the sender immediately. No warranty is given that this correspondence is free from any virus. In keeping with good computer practice, you should ensure that it is actually virus free. E-mail messages may be subject to delays, non-delivery and unauthorised alterations therefore, information expressed in this message is not given or endorsed by Sx3 unless otherwise notified by our duly authorised representative independent of this message. Sx3 is a trading name of Service and Systems Solutions Limited, a limited company registered in Northern Ireland under number NI 32979 whose registered office is at 120 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 5HT. *********************************************************************************************************** ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/cgi-bin/lyris.pl?enter=nt2000&text_mode=&lang=english To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
