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From: Vasil Dimov <vd@datamax.bg>
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> 
>  But I'd like to ask if it'd theoretically be possible to create the RAID1
> array (ar0) with only one disk and add the second one later? It'd work
> like a broken array for some time. It's just an idea :)
> 

Find some unused disk, plug it into the machine, build the array, see
that FreeBSD is happy with ar0, then unplug that disk and you are ready.

It's not what you asked for, but it is one possible solution for your
issue.
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