09-27-2024, 12:53 PM
Thanks for reaching out! Upgrading your drives in a NAS can definitely feel a bit daunting, but I’m here to help.
Since you're running a TS-559 Pro II with RAID 5, you can safely replace your drives without shutting down the NAS, thanks to its hot-swappable drive bays. Here’s how to proceed:
Backup Your Data: Before making any changes, it’s always a good idea to back up your important data, just in case.
Hot Swap the Drives:
Pull out one of the existing consumer drives.
Insert one of your new WD Red drives in its place.
The NAS should automatically recognize the new drive and start rebuilding the RAID array.
Wait for the rebuild process to complete before proceeding to the next drive.
Repeat the Process: After the first drive is fully integrated and the RAID is healthy, you can repeat the process for the second consumer drive.
Regarding your question about mixing drive sizes: Yes, you can use the 5TB drives alongside the 3TB drives in RAID 5. However, keep in mind that the total usable capacity will be based on the smallest drive in the array. In your case, the RAID will effectively use the 3TB from the larger drives until all drives in the RAID array are 5TB.
Remember to monitor the RAID status through your NAS management interface during and after the process. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
Best of luck with the upgrade!
Since you're running a TS-559 Pro II with RAID 5, you can safely replace your drives without shutting down the NAS, thanks to its hot-swappable drive bays. Here’s how to proceed:
Backup Your Data: Before making any changes, it’s always a good idea to back up your important data, just in case.
Hot Swap the Drives:
Pull out one of the existing consumer drives.
Insert one of your new WD Red drives in its place.
The NAS should automatically recognize the new drive and start rebuilding the RAID array.
Wait for the rebuild process to complete before proceeding to the next drive.
Repeat the Process: After the first drive is fully integrated and the RAID is healthy, you can repeat the process for the second consumer drive.
Regarding your question about mixing drive sizes: Yes, you can use the 5TB drives alongside the 3TB drives in RAID 5. However, keep in mind that the total usable capacity will be based on the smallest drive in the array. In your case, the RAID will effectively use the 3TB from the larger drives until all drives in the RAID array are 5TB.
Remember to monitor the RAID status through your NAS management interface during and after the process. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
Best of luck with the upgrade!