MS Support For RAID HDs

[Ish]

Hello DvdStuff

I have a Raid HD, but MS does not detected it -- Not sure if you guys are aware; Or are you? And if you are, hopefully a simple firmware update can fix this issue in the next update;

Or, unless I am the only having issue with a Raid HD!

Anyone else tried using a Raid HD, and if so, what's your results?

Thanks
Ish

[signals]

Which RAID mode and which type of controller (chipset, like Intel or software)? Does Server just not see it? I have an Intel-based 2-drive RAID 0 array that works.

[fcwilt]

Not sure what you mean by a Raid HD. Are you talking about a HD that was formally used in a RAID setup on some computer? If so did you reformat that drive to one of the supported formats?

[Ish]

Not sure what you mean by a Raid HD. Are you talking about a HD that was formally used in a RAID setup on some computer? If so did you reformat that drive to one of the supported formats?

Hi,

The only example for now, until I take a screenshot here at home are these:

Type this at Amazon, and see how they connect: (hope that makes sense)
Seagate 2TB 64MB Cache 7200RPM SATA2 3.0Gb/s (Heavy-Duty) Internal Desktop 3.5" Hard Drive -NAS/RAID/PC/DVR

and compare to this:

SEAGATE ST3000DM001 Barracuda 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive (Bare Drive) Bare Drive

If it's still not clear then disregard, and at a later time I'll take screenshot of my hard drives at home, and display how they connect!

Regards
Ish

[fcwilt]

Hi Ish,

OK understand now. "RAID" HDs have features the allow them to work well in RAID setups. Other than that they should be fully compatible with non-RAID setups.

With a brand new disk you have to create a partition and format it - did you do that?

Frederick

[Ish]

Hi Ish,

OK understand now. "RAID" HDs have features the allow them to work well in RAID setups. Other than that they should be fully compatible with non-RAID setups.

With a brand new disk you have to create a partition and format it - did you do that?

Frederick

Hello Frederick

Yes, sir, you're right on that point!

Actually, Frederick, I did format it, but no partitions were created; However, since this is a different kind of HD due to it's connection, in the next few days I'll do that: I'll re-format, and create a partition to see if that works!

If anything, I'll update this thread!

Kind Regards
Ish

[fcwilt]

Hello Frederick

Yes, sir, you're right on that point!

Actually, Frederick, I did format it, but no partitions were created; However, since this is a different kind of HD due to it's connection, in the next few days I'll do that: I'll re-format, and create a partition to see if that works!

If anything, I'll update this thread!

Kind Regards
Ish

Partitioning comes before formatting - no partition means there is nothing to format.

What sort of connection does this HD have?

Frederick

[Ish]

Partitioning comes before formatting - no partition means there is nothing to format.

What sort of connection does this HD have?

Frederick

Hi Frederick,
Been a while I haven't really dealt with HD's, however, I have partition the new HD, but haven't really test this out since it's not a priority now -- I have other HDs that's working great with the HD! -- I will do this at a later time, and update thread with results!

Also, at a later time I'll take a screenshot of this HD connection --- a picture is worth a thousand words, sir! LOL

Kind regards
Ish