[SOLVED] Added drive to array that had HPA - Need advice on fix

[mikechy]

I added some drives to the array that I pre-cleared but foolishly did not check for HPA.

 

As soon as they formatted I saw that they were HPA and just needed confirmation on my method of fixing.  My plan is to:

 

1) Take array offline and power down server

2) remove one of the HPA drives and remove the HPA and RE pre-clear it again.

3) Add drive back to machine

4) Add it back to array and allow it to re-build parity as it SHOULD recognize a larger drive being added

5) Repeat with each HPA drive until finished.

 

 

Is this the best way to fix this idiotic move of mine?

 

Thanks!

 

[Joe L.]

I added some drives to the array that I pre-cleared but foolishly did not check for HPA.

 

As soon as they formatted I saw that they were HPA and just needed confirmation on my method of fixing.  My plan is to:

 

1) Take array offline and power down server

2) remove one of the HPA drives and remove the HPA and RE pre-clear it again.

3) Add drive back to machine

4) Add it back to array and allow it to re-build parity as it SHOULD recognize a larger drive being added

5) Repeat with each HPA drive until finished.

 

 

Is this the best way to fix this idiotic move of mine?

 

Thanks!

That will do it.

[mikechy]

Follow the formula above and all is well.  Thanks!