Replacing drive with a larger drive without having to reconfigure system

[Enquiries]

Hi
Have a DVA3219 with DSM 7.1-42661,

1). 8TB main drive with SHR storage pool and BTFRS (stor pool 1 ,vol1)

2). 8TB surveilance drive ext4 (SP2, vol2)

3). 4TB surveilance drive ext4 (SP3 and vol3)


I bought a new 20TB drive to replace the 8TB drive. I want to remove the 8TB drive from the DVA3219 and use it as backup in an offline Synology device, with the 20TB drive remaining as the main drive.

I (mistakenly!) added the 20TB drive to the same storage pool (SP1), however it only reflects 8TB being available in storage pool 1, i.e. limited to the size of the original 8TB drive (I do not need the replication as I want to remove the 8TB drive).
I have since deactivated the 20TB drive, with SP1 now showing as "degraded". I have created SP4, vol4 on the new 20TB drive and moved data from SP1 to SP4.

How do I now proceed to get the system & settings, apps & settings etc. from SP1 to SP4 so that I can remove the 8TB drive (SP1) without having the reconfigure the whole system?

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Back up everything first.

It sounds like you're making good progress with your upgrade, but you're right to be cautious about removing the 8TB drive without reconfiguring everything. Here's the step-by-step approach to safely move your data and settings from SP1 (with the 8TB drive) to SP4 (with the new 20TB drive), so that you can remove the 8TB drive without having to reset everything.

Move Data from SP1 to SP4: Since you already moved the data from SP1 to SP4, make sure that all your important files and settings are fully copied. Double-check that everything (including system settings and apps) is in place. You can use the DSM Control Panel > Shared Folders section to confirm that the data has been properly migrated to the new volume.

Disable SP1: Once you've confirmed that everything is moved and backed up from SP1, the next step is to safely disable and dismount SP1. In DSM, go to Storage Manager, find SP1, and click to disable it. This will mark the storage pool as "offline" without affecting SP4.

Remove the 8TB Drive: Once SP1 is safely disabled, physically remove the 8TB drive from the system. Make sure your DSM is recognizing the new setup without any issues.

Reconfigure the Storage Pool (Optional): If you no longer need SP1, you can delete the degraded storage pool (SP1). Make sure to back up any residual data if needed before removing the pool. This will free up the storage resources for the new 20TB drive and clean up your system.

Restore Applications and Settings: If you're worried about losing settings or apps, you can restore your DSM settings from the Control Panel > Update & Restore section, under Restore. This will ensure that your apps and settings are transferred properly from the old pool to the new one.

Expand SP4 if Needed: If the 20TB drive is still not fully utilized, you can expand SP4 after removing the 8TB drive. Go to Storage Manager and expand SP4 to take full advantage of the 20TB storage.

Final Check: Once the 8TB drive is removed, and everything is set up correctly, verify that your system is functioning normally. Check shared folders, apps, and settings to ensure that all configurations are intact.

This approach will allow you to replace the 8TB drive with the 20TB drive without having to reconfigure your system entirely. You'll retain all your settings and apps, with minimal disruption.

[sofiacals]

Hi
Have a DVA3219 with DSM 7.1-42661,
1). 8TB main drive with SHR storage pool and BTFRS (stor pool 1 ,vol1)
2). 8TB surveilance drive ext4 (SP2, vol2)
3). 4TB surveilance drive ext4 (SP3 and vol3)

I bought a new 20TB drive to replace the 8TB drive. I want to remove the 8TB drive from the DVA3219 and use it as backup in an offline Synology device, with the 20TB drive remaining as the main drive tap tap shots
I (mistakenly!) added the 20TB drive to the same storage pool (SP1), however it only reflects 8TB being available in storage pool 1, i.e. limited to the size of the original 8TB drive (I do not need the replication as I want to remove the 8TB drive).
I have since deactivated the 20TB drive, with SP1 now showing as "degraded". I have created SP4, vol4 on the new 20TB drive and moved data from SP1 to SP4.
How do I now proceed to get the system & settings, apps & settings etc. from SP1 to SP4 so that I can remove the 8TB drive (SP1) without having the reconfigure the whole system?

Backup all data before performing drive replacement.
Migrating data from SP1 to SP4 requires ensuring everything is copied correctly. Disable SP1, Remove the 8TB drive, and most importantly check shared folders, applications, and settings to ensure all configurations are intact.