User`s guide

Expanding Pool Capacity
Using Adaptec Storage Manager, you can expand the capacity of a pool by adding
one or more disk drives (see page 96). You can expand pools with any of these
RAID levels: RAID 0, RAID 5, RAID 6.
Changing from One RAID Level to Another
Using Adaptec Storage Manager, you can change a pool’s RAID level. Changing a
pool’s RAID level may also increase its capacity. This table lists supported
migrations:
You can also migrate from RAID 1 or RAID 5 to RAID 0. If the pool has a spare
drive associated with it, the RAID 0 pool retains the spare drive.
Note
Migrations that do not involve a change in RAID level are also supported in
RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 5, and RAID 6. See “Expanding Pool Capacity” on page 202
for more information.
Two RAID 0 or RAID 1
Three or more RAID 0 or RAID 5
Number of Disk Drives in Pool Possible RAID Levels
From RAID Level To RAID Level
Simple Volume RAID 1
RAID 0 RAID 5 or RAID 10
RAID 1 Simple Volume, RAID 5, or RAID 10
RAID 5 RAID 6