Svc Extend Mirrored Volume

Essential Aspects of Svc Extend Mirrored Volume

The `Svc Extend Mirrored Volume` command in Windows Server extends the size of a mirrored volume by adding one or more empty disks to the mirror. This command is useful when you need to increase the storage capacity of a mirrored volume without losing data.

Requirements

Before you can extend a mirrored volume, you must have the following: * A mirrored volume that is healthy and not currently being extended. * One or more empty disks that are the same size or larger than the existing disks in the mirror. * Sufficient free space on the disks in the mirror to accommodate the extension.

Procedure

To extend a mirrored volume, follow these steps: 1. Open the

Disk Management

console. 2. Right-click the mirrored volume that you want to extend and select

Extend Volume

. 3. The

Extend Volume Wizard

will open. Click

. 4. Select the empty disks that you want to add to the mirror and click

Add

. 5. Click

. 6. Review the summary of the extension operation and click

Finish

Considerations

When you extend a mirrored volume, the following considerations apply: * The new disks that you add to the mirror must be the same size or larger than the existing disks. * The new disks must be empty. * The existing disks in the mirror must have sufficient free space to accommodate the extension. * The extension operation will take some time to complete. The time required will vary depending on the size of the volume and the number of disks being added. * While the extension operation is in progress, the mirrored volume will be in a degraded state. This means that the volume will be accessible, but it will not be protected against data loss if one of the disks in the mirror fails.

Conclusion

The `Svc Extend Mirrored Volume` command is a useful tool for increasing the storage capacity of a mirrored volume. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily extend a mirrored volume and protect your data.