Not really. Be sure to get a full system backup. the array volume config is
stored on the drive in case of controller failure. When a new controller
see's the drives, the drives will teach the controller what thier
configuation should be. Before you add the drives, boot from your smartstart
CD. (contact me at ' cpqiso at dnsplus dot net ' if you dont have one. Run
the ACU, and clear the config on the controller. Power off, put the drives
in the cage, and power back on. You should be gold.

If that doesnt work (which i have every reason to believe it should), then
re-create the array with the drives on the 3200, install the OS to something
other than what was used before, load your tape software ( or NTBackup, if
that is what you used), re configure identical partions, and restore the
system from the tape. Should use the same driver for the controller too.

Let us know how it works out.

- LC

"Tony" wrote in message
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Hi,

I have a 6500 PPro/200 with a 2/P array configured as RAID5 with a
backup drive. I've been thinking that I may upgrade to a Smart Array
3200 if I run across one that's a good deal on e-bay (i've seen a few
the past month or so that have gone for less than $40).

Now, my question is what would be the procedure for upgrading to the
new RAID card? There's got to be more to it than just swaping the
card and booting up....isn't there?

Thanks

Tony