server only 2TB size
Hi
During the initial server OS instillation, if you choose custom partitioning you can set the RAID level to be 0. This will provide you with the full 4 TB HDD space.
Danny
netbeamerp
27-11-2014, 08:06
Originally Posted by
Dani
Hi
The server will have 2x2TB HDD. You would need to take into consideration for formatting and the OS itself.
If you only see 1 HDD it is mostly likely due to the soft raid 1. This is where by the two drives being mirrored.
You can remove the mirror to see the other drive.
Danny
Hi,
Please tell me the process to remove RADI 1. i have 2x 2TB Hard dRIVE
Originally Posted by
heise
Same opinion here. Just the time it take to reinstall everything.....
NUB in Linux pay someone to do the job. Further the Custom HDD Manager is somewhat limited. Futher, who is your admin to take care of your server later???
i know how to deal with my server, but it is my first time dealing with mount another HDD
anyway i did it , and thanks to everyone .
Rarely worth the risk in a server environment
Same opinion here. Just the time it take to reinstall everything.....
NUB in Linux pay someone to do the job. Further the Custom HDD Manager is somewhat limited. Futher, who is your admin to take care of your server later???
@mike_ could you tell me exactly what to do ?
coz im nub with Linux
DigitalDaz
10-07-2014, 16:44
Brave guy
i got this when i typed ( fdisk -l )
WARNING: GPT (GUID Partition Table) detected on '/dev/sda'! The util fdisk doesn't support GPT. Use GNU Parted.
Disk /dev/sda: 2000.4 GB, 2000398934016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 243201 cylinders, total 3907029168 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 4096 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 4096 bytes / 4096 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x00000000
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 1 3907029167 1953514583+ ee GPT
Partition 1 does not start on physical sector boundary.
Disk /dev/sdb: 2000.4 GB, 2000398934016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 243201 cylinders, total 3907029168 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 4096 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 4096 bytes / 4096 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x00000000
i choose Ubuntu 12.4 64
when i typed : fdisk -l
i got this
Disk /dev/sda: 2000.4 GB, 2000398934016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 243201 cylinders, total 3907029168 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 4096 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 4096 bytes / 4096 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x00000000
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sda1 1 3907029167 1953514583+ ee GPT
Partition 1 does not start on physical sector boundary.
Disk /dev/sdb: 2000.4 GB, 2000398934016 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 243201 cylinders, total 3907029168 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 4096 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 4096 bytes / 4096 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x00000000
Disk /dev/sdb doesn't contain a valid partition table
No you don't type any commands from the Internet into SSH without knowing what they do.
That command (which was simply to demonstrate the procedure) presupposes you have a folder called /mnt/somedisk and that the partition you need to mount is sdb1.
You should take a look at a guide that covers partitioning, formatting, and mounting disks in Linux. It will cover things in more detail than we can in this thread. What Linux distribution did you choose? There are probably vendor-specific guides available.
Originally Posted by
mike_
Assuming it's partitioned and formatted you just do mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/somedisk (for example)
do i type this command in SSH ?
" mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/somedisk "
and then what ?
im reinstalling the system now.
Assuming it's partitioned and formatted you just do mount /dev/sdb1 /mnt/somedisk (for example)
and mount the second disk post installation.
how to do that ?
Yes it's possible and you have a choice of not using RAID or RAID0 (see above for the advantages/disadvantages of each). I'd recommend not using RAID, in which case you just need to reinstall, tick the 'Yes' box, and then format and mount the second disk post installation.
okay i do not need backup hdd, i only need to have full 3.7TB space on my server , is that possible ?
and how can i do , i had to reinstall 4 times now, and with no luck.
Very true, I've edited my post to mention it. Rarely worth the risk in a server environment, in my opinion.
Please understand the difference between RAID levels before going ahead with this:
RAID1: Mirrored. Your data exists on both hard disks, meaning if one fails your server will keep running, and your data will be intact.
RAID0: Striped. Half of your data is written to one drive, half to the other drive. This means if one drive fails, you lose the data from BOTH DISKS. You have double the chance of data loss from disk failure in RAID0. Doubles performance as data is read from and written to both disks simultaneously.
No RAID: Your data is on whichever drive you put it on. If one drive dies, the data on the other will be intact.
So, i put " Yes" and go to the second partition and choose Raid 0 and install ?
Your options really would be to select 'Yes' and then mount the second disk once installation has completed, or you can try selecting RAID 0. Don't know how RAID 0 will work out as I've always used at least RAID 1 personally.
You can either choose as the picture above shows you, a custom HDD setup (but it has some limitations) or go all the way and do a custom linux installation (e.g. VNC) and choose the layout you want. See signature for custom linux installation.
[UPDATE] Cyper removed the picture[/UPDATE]
Criot: could you show me how to do it , i dont need backup.
Originally Posted by
Cyper
okay how can i gang my other 2TB ? i want to see it like this 1.7 for + 2TB = 3.7 TB on my SSH screen .
You'd need to not have RAID 1, you could have RAID 0 (not sure if SYS supports this) - This isn't recommended though, it means that your data is only on one drive and if that drive fails you lose everything on it, so make sure you have GOOD REGULAR backups in place, RAID 1 isn't a replacement for backups but it means that the data is mirrored on both so at least if one drive fails your other still has the data on.
okay how can i gang my other 2TB ? i want to see it like this 1.7 for + 2TB = 3.7 TB on my SSH screen .
crowarth
10-07-2014, 13:55
Originally Posted by
Cyper
Hello there
i bought SYS server SYS-IP-1 2x 2 To SATA Raid soft .
the thing is that i only got 2TB in the system and when i log into my SSH after installing OS i got only 1.7TB , i know that 1.7TB is normal to have
but where the other 2TB and how can i get it ??
That's because it's probably configured as a RAID 1 - so you'll only see 2TB of space as it's mirroring (ie, redundancy)
Is it raid 0 or Raid 1 ?
If raid one then you will only get 2TB or 1.7TB .. read more about RAID
here
Hi
The server will have 2x2TB HDD. You would need to take into consideration for formatting and the OS itself.
If you only see 1 HDD it is mostly likely due to the soft raid 1. This is where by the two drives being mirrored.
You can remove the mirror to see the other drive.
Danny
Hello there
i bought SYS server SYS-IP-1 2x 2 To SATA Raid soft .
the thing is that i only got 2TB in the system and when i log into my SSH after installing OS i got only 1.7TB , i know that 1.7TB is normal to have
but where the other 2TB and how can i get it ??
