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RAID-5 and Windows Server 2003

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Limp Gawd
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I currently have a RAID-5 array set up using software raid in Windows Server 2003. I should be able to format the OS (on a separate drive) without losing the array, correct? Would I have to back up any sort of configuration files before doing so? Or just format, install drivers, and hope the array is recognized?

Also, I have the feeling that my motherboard is going south on me. I should theoretically be able to change motherboards without losing the array again, right? Just swap the boards, new drivers, and magically the array is still there?
 
if you are using Win2K3's software raid, it should be recognized by your new Win2K3 install. I have had a (one) bad experience with a dynamic disk not being recognized, but that was a WHILE ago and I do not recall the circumstance, so it may have been my fault at that point.

Nevertheless, it may be a good idea to have a backup.
 
I have reloaded our server at work with Windows 2k3 raid and as soon as the drivers for the controllers were installed, the array auto mounted and works great:)
 
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