Install new used disk in RAID1, is it ok?

I have a RAID 1 with a defect disk, planning to swap to another disk. Can this disk be a used disk with data on if I want to hot-swap? Does the first disk overwrite the data on the second disk..
LVL 1
Handersson75Asked:
Who is Participating?

Improve company productivity with a Business Account.Sign Up

x
Advertise Here
 
Pete LongConnect With a Mentor Technical ConsultantCommented:
Hello Handersson75,

Depends on whats doing the RAID if its hardware, if so then simply swap the disk - if you can see the mirror in windows then you need to Break the mirror remove the drive in windows, put the new drive in, initialise it and recreate the mirror :)

Regards,

PeteLong
0
 
andyalderConnect With a Mentor Commented:
Additionally if it is hardware RAID then do the swap hot, then there is no chance of the controller mis-interpreting which is the new disk.
0
 
Pete LongTechnical ConsultantCommented:
ThanQ

Hi Andy :)
0
Question has a verified solution.

Are you are experiencing a similar issue? Get a personalized answer when you ask a related question.

Have a better answer? Share it in a comment.

All Courses

From novice to tech pro — start learning today.