2 HD to raid0 swapping issue

[labdog]

Hi, Guys.

here is my issue:

how can i switch my 40GB of data originating from a 40GB HD to the same HD but join to another same 40GB HD to permit to insert the HD Raid0 mode with an array of 2 HD?

because the issue here is that we cant create a new promise HD array without destroy partitions & all the previous data of each disk which would be normally lost therefor.

i have an asus a7v133 Raid mb & 2 IBM 60GXP 40GB HD.
but i dont want to lose my data by this handling.

thanks for any comments.






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[Ncogneto]

You need to use a utility like norton Ghost. First do a drive image of the single hdd. ( the easiest route would be to have a third HDD temporarily to clone this drive too.). Next, add the second HDD and create your array. Third, take the image and transfer it back to the striped array.

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[labdog]

yes, i knew that. its a good solution apart the fact i have to buy a third hard disk.
its just this that i would like to avoid but i dont know how can i do that.

i think there is no possibility aside maybe a kind of trick?!?

the unique problem is this enforced partitioning from promise.


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[kief]

Got a friend with a network? Bring the machine over and backup to network. Even just a friend with some space and a NIC you could use a crossover cable......

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[juicebykurt]

It may take some time and a few cds but you could always burn off the files you want to keep.

 

[Ncogneto]

All real computer enthuisiest have a spare HDD laying around.....come on get with the program!

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[labdog]

create few CDs for 40GB of data?!?
can you give me your new compression tool?


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[labdog]

i have bought another 40GB (3 at whole) but now i have also the second disk half fill. :C


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[juicebykurt]

you said you had a 40GB hdd... you didnt say it was full. for instance i only have about 6 GBs used up on my 40GB hdd.