Supported Raid Upgrade Paths - Cisco UCS Series User Manual

Cisco Video Surveillance Manager, Release 7.11.1 and Higher

Supported RAID Upgrade Paths

Table 2-3
Table 2-3 Supported Upgrade Paths
Cisco CSS UCSM5 1RU
Cisco CSS UCSM5 2RU
You can order drives in bundles of 2 drives. The bundles are for replacement and for expansion to get to
Note
four drives. These drives that are shipped are of the same capacity. They can be 2TB, 4TB, or 10TB. See
the
RAID configuration changes require a "Factory" reimage. All data will be lost unless backed up prior to
Note
the procedure.
Cisco CSS UCS Platform Series User Guide, KIN-UCSM5-1RU-K9 / KIN-UCSM5-2RU-K9
2-4
defines the supported paths to add additional drives.
From To
2 drives 4 drives/RAID 5
2 drives/RAID 1 6 drives/RAID 5
2 drives/RAID 1 6 drives/RAID 6
2 drives/RAID 1 12 drives/RAID 5
2 drives/RAID 1 12 drives/RAID 6
6+ drives/RAID 5 12 drives/RAID 6
6+ drives/RAID 6 12 drives /RAID 5
6+ drives/RAID 5 12 drives
(as 1 RAID Group) /RAID 5
6+ drives/RAID 6 12 drives
(as 1 RAID Group) /RAID 6
"Server and Accessories Part Numbers" section on page 1-5
Chapter 2 Supported Applications
Notes
RAID Change, Factory Reimage required
RAID Change, Factory Reimage required
Factory Reimage required.
Dynamic expansion of existing VD, /media
partitions not supported
for more information.