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How do I add a drive to a RAID 5 Array? I do not have utility software.
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Not all RAID controllers are expandable. You need to check with your manufacturer. If so, plug in the drive, boot to the cotroller configuration and follow the manufacturer guidelines to expand the array. Otherwise, do a complete backup, add your drive and rebuild the array. Then restore your backup.
You can download it from a website and transfer from one drive to another. As long as all your cables are plugged in.. Set new drive as the slave drive to transfer
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