HDD added problem

[MALIK_ADEEL_IMT]

Dear sir/ madam

I add additional HDD in existing machine created in ESX server. I increase the HDD instead of adding additional hdd. But it shows me some thing like shown in screen short.

your kind help will be highly appreciative

Principle System Engineer

NetSol Technologies

Lahore Cantt Pakistan

54792

[AndreTheGiant · Accepted solution]

You can use Windows Dynamic disk (convert only the second disk) and then add the second partition.

But I prefer to not use dynamic disk.

Or you can use diskpart and simply extend your volume.

Easy and fast, but Microsoft does not support diskpart.

Or use Partition Magic or similar tools.

Or use VMware Convert to create a new VM with diffent disks size.

Andre

[vinoji2005]

Setp1  convert to dynamic disk

Step2 right click in the disk 1 and select the expandable disk.

Step3 increase a disk space

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[LarsLiljeroth]

I agree with Andre

Keep it as basic.

Start diskpart in a cmd.

List volume

Volume ### Ltr Label Fs Type Size

Volume 0 D DVD-ROM 0 B

Volume 1 E DVD-ROM 0 B

Volume 2 C NTFS Partition 466 GB

Volume 3 F Backupdrive NTFS Partition 75 GB

Select " volume N"

DISKPART> select volume 1

Volume 1 is the selected volume.

Extend

Done.

// Lars Liljeroth

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[Rockapot]

diskpart..., its straight forward. you might as well learn to use it now as it comes in handy alot

Carl