What to keep in mind when replacing a drive from a failed RAID?
August 5th, 2009
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There are several items to consider when replacing a drive from a failed RAID. If you are building a new RAID, then all drives in the array should be the identical model if at all possible.
However, if you must replace a failed drive, it can sometimes be difficult to find the same model if that model is out of production. Below are some tips to follow when selecting a replacement.
Keep in mind that the controller may or may not allow different models in a RAID, so check the RAID controller documentation.
- Product life: What is the expected life of the remaining drives? If the other…