Repartition Windows RAID in a safe way without reformat or reinstall

Windows RAID is a technology preferred by Windows Server users for its great level of data reliability and input/output performance. Thus, to optimize the usage of Windows Server, IT administrators need to repartition Windows RAID regularly. This article will help you get better understanding of Windows RAID and provide the safest solution to repartition Windows RAID on Windows Server.

What Is RAID?

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a technology that allows computer users to achieve high levels of storage reliability from low-cost and less reliable PC-class disk-drive components, via the technique of arranging the devices into arrays for redundancy. There're several levels of RAID according to various combinations of approaches giving different trade-offs of protection against data loss, capacity, and speed, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 2, RAID 3, RAID 4, RAID5 and RAID 10 (1+0), etc.

Common problem of Windows RAID partition

After you built the RAID array, it is detected as a physical hard drive in Windows, so you can create, format, etc. However, there is a common problem that Windows users may encounter, one partition is out of space. If you transfer files or replace the RAID, it is time-consuming and unnecessary, as there is enough free space on other partitions. Especially for Windows operating system partition, the free space become lower and lower due to daily usage. Is there a solution to repartition Windows RAID without reformatting partition, reinstalling operating system and transferring data? The answer is yes, after reading the paragraph below, you'll know how to repartition Windows RAID with the easiest method.

Easiest and safest solution to repartition Windows RAID

Compatible with all types of hardware RAID (e.g. RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5) on both Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 and desktop 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7 32 and 64 bit and Windows 8 systems, EaseUS Partition Master Server Edition provides a range of powerful functions to repartition Windows RAID, including: Resize and Move partitions, Copy partition, Copy disk, Create and Delete partitions, Format partitions, Convert partitions, Explore partitions, Set active partition, etc.

Among these functions, Partition Copy Wizard and Disk Copy Wizard offer you an easy way to back up your valued data before any operations on your RAID 5 partition. Resize utility allows you to resize your RAID 5 without any data loss.

How to repartition Windows RAID?

1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master Server Edition.

2. Select the partition you want to repartition( Please be sure that there is unallocated space behind the partition), right click it and select "Resize/Move partition", drag the partition handle to resize it.

3. Click Apply.

For more detailed information, please visit resizing and moving partitions.

 

 

Related Articles:

• How to Expand/Extend Raid 5 Array or Partition in Windows?
• Commonly used hardware RAID
• Is It Possible to Resize RAID?
• How to Resize a Raid Partition?
• Partition RAID 5 in Windows Server 2003

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