Date: Fri, 1 May 2009 18:12:42 +1000 From: ghostcorps <ghostcorps@gmail.com> To: freebsd-stable@freebsd.org Subject: Can i add a new HDD to an encrypted array? Message-ID: <4c06024b0905010112m42cbd2a5m9474aa86c003fb0@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Guys, This seems liek a really basic question, I expect a simple 'no', but I havn't found anything definative yet. I currently have a hardware RAID5 array, using the Intel Matrix RAID capability onboard, encrypted with GELI. I need to add 2 new discs to the array. If I add a disc to the array and have it rebuilt with the Intel Matrix Storage Manager, prior to booting FreeBSD will that destroy the encrypted data? If so, how can I decrypt the disk without copying the data to another partition? Please let me know if you need any other info. Thanks Using: OS: FreeBSD 7.0 Mobo: Asus p5b-e http://www.asus.com.au/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=11&l3=307&l4=0&model=1347&modelmenu=1 HDDs: Seagate 500g SATA2
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