I have an old Dell server I wish to buy some time on. It's working fine, I just need extra data storage. As it states in my initial question, its a:
Dell Power Edge T320, using a PERC H710 adapter
This is my current configuration:
DELL EMC Open Manage Server Administrator
PERC H710 Adapter
Connector 0 (RAID)
Enclosure (Backplane)
Physical Disks
RAID 1
ID 0:1:0
SATA - 465.25 GB
Dell
WDC WD5003ABYX-18WERA0
ID 0:1:1
SATA – 465.25 GB
Dell
ST500NM0011
RAID 1
ID 0:1:2
SATA – 931.00 GB
Dell
TOSHIBA MG03ACA100
ID 0:1:3
SATA – 931.00 GB
Dell
TOSHIBA MG03ACA100
Connector 1 (RAID)
NO DISKS
Being that you don't change/or add drives everyday, I want to ensure I am thinking correctly, before I make a move.
I am adding a Dell Certified 1 TB Enterprise Class SATA 3.5 Hard Drive to the existing server. I am using it for achieving purposes, so I don't need to make it into a RAID. I'm thinking all I need to do, is to just plug it in, format it, and call it a day.
I believe the drives are hot swappable, but, I will be cautions and down the server before I slip the drive in an open bay.
Am I good with my proposed solution?
Is there anything I am missing?
Aside from backups, is there any precautions I need to take prior to the event?