Raid 1 2nd drive failure, more space?

uolamer

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Raid 1 (mirror array) 2x 40GB originally. One drive failed, we replaced with an 80GB instead and I knew we would not get any extra space. Now the other 40GB has failed leaving only one 80GB drive.

I intend to replace the drive with at least 80GB will I be able to use the rest of the space now or will I be limited to the original 40GB?
 
Solution
You're probably stuck with 40G unless your raid controller allows on the fly expansion of the raid container. Your motherboard manual should have the information you need, or look up the manual for the raid controller.


It will depend on the raid controller but it should have no issues expanding the volume