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    Hello,

    I wonder if the disk crash in my home server can i change it whit any disk or must it be the same size and label.
    Wednesday, February 3, 2010 5:02 PM

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    Windows Home Server uses File Duplication rather than cluster level RAID - therefore unlike traditional RAID you may replace a hard drive with a unit of different size, model, make and even type.  i.e. you could replace an old PATA with a SATA drive.
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    Wednesday, February 3, 2010 5:20 PM
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    Hi Al,

    Thanks for the answer there is many questions before i order a home server.
    Start here, especially the documentation available through the Help link on the right side of the page.
    I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)
    Wednesday, February 3, 2010 6:20 PM
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    Windows Home Server uses File Duplication rather than cluster level RAID - therefore unlike traditional RAID you may replace a hard drive with a unit of different size, model, make and even type.  i.e. you could replace an old PATA with a SATA drive.
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    Hi Al,

    Thanks for the answer there is many questions before i order a home server.
    Wednesday, February 3, 2010 5:46 PM
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    Hi Al,

    Thanks for the answer there is many questions before i order a home server.
    Start here, especially the documentation available through the Help link on the right side of the page.
    I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)
    Wednesday, February 3, 2010 6:20 PM
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