Things to consider when changing the RAID level

If you have a... And you want... Then... And in the ServeRAID Manager...
RAID level-0 array with two or more drives RAID level-5 Add one and only one drive Use the Configuration wizard to define the physical drive that you are adding to the array.

RAID level-1 array with two and only two drives

RAID level-5 Add one and only one drive Use the Configuration wizard to define the physical drive that you are adding to the array.

RAID level-5 array

RAID level-0 The ServeRAID Manager removes the last drive in the array Review the configuration summary pane to apply the RAID level change. The ServeRAID Manager automatically removes the last physical drive from the array.

RAID level-5 Enhanced

RAID level-5 The ServeRAID Manager does not add or remove a drive Use the summary pane to confirm the RAID level change.

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