HP ML110 raid query

[janesssssy]

I have been asked to upgrade the storage on a HP ML110 loaded with Server 2003.

the current config is, 2x 250gb sata hard drives not using the on board raid but are using the server 2003 raid (in disk management)

I have to install an extra 2x 1tb drives and want these to be mirrored for storage. Can I use the hardware raid while keeping the boot drive functioning? Or will I have to use the server 2003 raid on another set of mirrors.

In past experiences Servers don’t like having 2x sets of mirrors as its strains the disk controller.

Can anyone help with this situation?

 

[janesssssy]

Its a huge job as its a curriculum server (school)
Its a Generation 4 server. curse the small company in my town that I know who built it!

 

[janesssssy]

Thanks Origin!
I have installed the extra drives using the OS raid. Although Not ideal its will keep the server running. They called me with a problem saying that the teachers could not save any data. This was because the drive only had 200mb spare.

So what I have done is a short term solution. The raid card will go on order tomorrow.

Cheers mate.