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Dabbler
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My current freenas setup is a 2x2tb hdd installation. The computer I want to use only has 2 working sata power connections, so I am stuck with 2 physical drives. (HP dc 5800 mini)
I am looking to move the entire installation to a newer model (HP dc 8200) which allows for 4 physical drives.
My question:
Can I move the drives over + add the new drives and expect this server to maintain the same basic settings? By basic, Only I and my wife have access to the files. If not, what process would I use to migrate?
Another easy option would be to get a new PSU. Basically I broke one of the sata connectors, and the simple fix at the time was to electrical tape it up so it didn't short inside of the case...it is time either way. I could just splice a new sata connection into it as well. But for the $20-30 for a replacement PSU, It too would be an easy fix.
I guess since I am talking about it, would adding new hard drives to the system cause me issues, or would the system copy data and rebuild itself with 4x 2tb hdds?
I am looking to move the entire installation to a newer model (HP dc 8200) which allows for 4 physical drives.
My question:
Can I move the drives over + add the new drives and expect this server to maintain the same basic settings? By basic, Only I and my wife have access to the files. If not, what process would I use to migrate?
Another easy option would be to get a new PSU. Basically I broke one of the sata connectors, and the simple fix at the time was to electrical tape it up so it didn't short inside of the case...it is time either way. I could just splice a new sata connection into it as well. But for the $20-30 for a replacement PSU, It too would be an easy fix.
I guess since I am talking about it, would adding new hard drives to the system cause me issues, or would the system copy data and rebuild itself with 4x 2tb hdds?