Extend Synology Hybrid RAID?

[sruf]

Hi everyone,


i have a Synology DS411slim with 4 x 500 GB Harddisks, configured as Synology Hybrid RAID.

One of the 4 Disks failed the smart Test so i exchanged it against 1 x 1000 GB Harddisk.

After rebuilding the volume i noticed that the overall remaining disk space was exactly the same as it was with the old 500 GB disk, though the new disk is double in size.

So - obviously the Synology diskstation is using only 500 GB of the 1000 GB disk and i couldn't find any option to force it to use the 1000 GB of the new disk.


Any clue what i could do in this case?


Have a nice weekend.

-Sebastian

 

[Puppetmaster]

I suppose, you're system is configured to use the discs in SHR mode which is close to RAID5.

So, you'll need at least 2 x 1000GB discs inserted to have the benefit of 500GB more disc space.

Take also a look at Synologys RAID Calculator.

 

[sruf]

Thank you very much, i will take a look at it thanks!