PERC 6i: How do I expand my array?

[jmk396]

I'm using a Dell PERC 6i with the LSi MegaRAID software (under Windows Server 2008 R2) and I have a 7-disk array but I've just purchased an 8th disk.

How can I expand my array without losing any data?

Also, I'm assuming that I need to resize my GPT partition afterwards as well?

Most importantly I don't want to lose any data!

 

[jmk396]

Anybody?

 

[parityOCP]

If you're not running the MegaRAID management software, you can download it from the LSI website. There should be an option in that software to expand the array. I'm not 100% familiar with that software; others here are more familiar.

For more information look here. Especially the sticky at the top: it covers the 5/i and 6/i, and has some very useful info.

EDIT:

Sorry for the blindness: you ARE running the MegaRAID software.