Upgrading a small pool - how should I proceed?

[baldursgate]

I currently have the following physical drives in one pool (D:), set up like this:

• 256GB SSD split into two partitions, half for my OS (C:) and half as part of the pool (D:)
• 2TB disk, all pooled (D:)
• 4TB disk, all pooled (D:)
• Some of my folders in the pool are duplicated

I just got an 8TB drive and would like to replace the 2TB with it, and plan to reinstall my OS as well (format C: drive).

What's the best, most "in-place" way to do this? Should I format the 8TB drive, copy everything from the 2TB, and then disconnect the 2TB? How do I preserve my current pool & folder duplication settings?

[Christopher (Drashna)]

Well, can you hook up the 8TB drive, at the same time as the rest? 

If so, then the best bet is to do so, and then remove the other drives from the pool, as that will move the data off of the drives, and maintain duplication settings. 

 

[baldursgate]

Thank you!

[Christopher (Drashna)]

You're very welcome!