Moving RAID array between controllers

[rampantandroid]

I'm going to be moving from my 680i to a P5Q Pro - on the 680i I'm using the built in RAID controller for a RAID 0 setup, and I plan to use either the SI RAID controller on the P5Q, or the RAID built into ICH10...

Is there any way to keep the RAID array without loosing everything, or will I need to start all over?

Could I use a utility to make an image of my current Vista install, then unpack it onto my recreated array, and do a repair install of Vista to get it to like the new RAID array? Is that even adviseable?

Thanks!

 

[nitrobass24]

umm well you cant just move it over there that wont work

First off make a backup image in case it screws up you wont lose your stuff.

making the image and creating the array on the new controller, restoring the image to the newly created array and doing a repair might work...but honestly new hardware deserves a new install.

You might be able to get it work but it will be a PITA and you can prob backup your docs and music etc and do a new install...install progs and restore data faster then you will be able to get that to work...and if you get it to work there is no telling how it will function or perform.

 

[rampantandroid]

That was my worrry. Main issue is that I have a Zune pass, and I cannot remove another PC for about another 2 weeks, so I'd be a week or so without being able to use my system with my Zune. :-/

Thanks.

 

[Ockie]

You need to start over, that would be your best bet.