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I just got my Lenovo TS140 server. I'm playing around with the config but after installing 4 HDD's I'd like the setup to be:
2x WD Red 5TB, Mirrored pair as NAS
1x WD Green 5TB Plex drive
I have a 4th HDD (3 TB Green) that I'm unsure of.
My question is regarding how to setup this server initially. I have an extra key of win 7 and win 8, so I can use either. I want to install windows, likely on the green plex drive, and get the system up and running. The problem is I am unsure of how to utilize these larger drives correctly. I found the setting for booting in UEFI mode automatically in the BIOS, but if I try that with a windows disc in the DVD drive I get an error.
What are the proper steps to setting up a large drive in a new windows installation? What about for the other connected drives, how do I setup a GPT to allow them to be fully used and then raided?
Thanks!
EDIT*
I figured it out, installing win 7 on my 5TB green now. I'm hoping I can have this windows drive also be my plex drive without any issues, but we will see how that works.
2x WD Red 5TB, Mirrored pair as NAS
1x WD Green 5TB Plex drive
I have a 4th HDD (3 TB Green) that I'm unsure of.
My question is regarding how to setup this server initially. I have an extra key of win 7 and win 8, so I can use either. I want to install windows, likely on the green plex drive, and get the system up and running. The problem is I am unsure of how to utilize these larger drives correctly. I found the setting for booting in UEFI mode automatically in the BIOS, but if I try that with a windows disc in the DVD drive I get an error.
What are the proper steps to setting up a large drive in a new windows installation? What about for the other connected drives, how do I setup a GPT to allow them to be fully used and then raided?
Thanks!
EDIT*
I figured it out, installing win 7 on my 5TB green now. I'm hoping I can have this windows drive also be my plex drive without any issues, but we will see how that works.
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