Converting a basic disk to dynamic with a Compaq EISA partiton problem

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John Tolmachoff

Server is a Compaq ML with 1 SCSI 9GB HD (SCSI ID 0) partition1 is 39MB EISA
FAT partition, partition2 is 3GB NTFS C drive (system partition) and
partition 3 is remainder NTFS D drive.

Added a new 36 GB SCSI (SCSI ID 1) and upgraded that to Dynamic.

Idea is to upgrade disk 0 to dynamic to mirror C and D partitions and use
the remainder for other items.

Problem, after upgrading the disk to dynamic, the Disk Management in
Computer Management, it keeps showing Connecting to Logical Disk Management
Service and never loads.

I previously installed the dmdiag.exe tool, and I do not like the output at
all.

Here is the drives before converting:

---------- dosdev ----------

A: = \Device\Floppy0 [Removable]
C: = \Device\HarddiskVolume2 [Fixed]
D: = \Device\HarddiskVolume3 [Fixed]
E: = \Device\CdRom0 [CDRom]
F: = \Device\LanmanRedirector\;F:1\terminal\d$ [Remote]

---------- \Device\Harddisk0 ----------

\Device\Harddisk0\DP(1)0x7e00-0x2730c00+2 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DP(2)0x2738a00-0xbbc57e00+3 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DP(3)0xbe398600-0x160021e00+4 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DR0 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition0 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\Harddisk0\DR0
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume1
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition2 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume2
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition3 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume3

---------- \Device\Harddisk1 ----------

\Device\Harddisk1\DP(1)0x7e00-0x7d0400+5 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\DR1 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\Partition0 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\Harddisk1\DR1
\Device\Harddisk1\Partition1 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume4

Here is the drives after upgrading Drive 0 to Dynamic:

---------- dosdev ----------

A: = \Device\Floppy0 [Removable]
C: = \Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\WebDg0\Volume1 [Fixed]
D: = \Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\WebDg0\Volume2 [Fixed]
E: = \Device\CdRom0 [CDRom]
F: = \Device\LanmanRedirector\;F:1\terminal\d$ [Remote]

---------- \Device\Harddisk0 ----------

\Device\Harddisk0\DP(1)0x7e00-0x2730c00+2 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DP(2)0x2738a00-0xbbc57e00+3 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DP(3)0xbe398600-0x160021e00+4 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DR0 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition0 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\Harddisk0\DR0
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume1
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition2 (SymbolicLink) ->
\Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\WebDg0\Volume1
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition3 (SymbolicLink) ->
\Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\WebDg0\Volume2

---------- \Device\Harddisk1 ----------

\Device\Harddisk1\DP(1)0x7e00-0x7d0400+5 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\DP(2)0x7d8200-0x879e99400+6 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\DR1 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\Partition0 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\Harddisk1\DR1
\Device\Harddisk1\Partition1 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume2

Notice on partition 2 & 3 of Disk 0 there is an extra step in the path. I do
not like this. I have a bad feeling.

Can some one help on this, as I am afraid to restart this server. (This
server is in Toronto and I am in California.)

John T
 
You probably have a services that is hanging. Check the Status column for
services and look for something under than blank or "Started."

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Emmers Presson [MSFT]
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John Tolmachoff said:
Server is a Compaq ML with 1 SCSI 9GB HD (SCSI ID 0) partition1 is 39MB EISA
FAT partition, partition2 is 3GB NTFS C drive (system partition) and
partition 3 is remainder NTFS D drive.

Added a new 36 GB SCSI (SCSI ID 1) and upgraded that to Dynamic.

Idea is to upgrade disk 0 to dynamic to mirror C and D partitions and use
the remainder for other items.

Problem, after upgrading the disk to dynamic, the Disk Management in
Computer Management, it keeps showing Connecting to Logical Disk Management
Service and never loads.

I previously installed the dmdiag.exe tool, and I do not like the output at
all.

Here is the drives before converting:

---------- dosdev ----------

A: = \Device\Floppy0 [Removable]
C: = \Device\HarddiskVolume2 [Fixed]
D: = \Device\HarddiskVolume3 [Fixed]
E: = \Device\CdRom0 [CDRom]
F: = \Device\LanmanRedirector\;F:1\terminal\d$ [Remote]

---------- \Device\Harddisk0 ----------

\Device\Harddisk0\DP(1)0x7e00-0x2730c00+2 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DP(2)0x2738a00-0xbbc57e00+3 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DP(3)0xbe398600-0x160021e00+4 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DR0 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition0 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\Harddisk0\DR0
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume1
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition2 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume2
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition3 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume3

---------- \Device\Harddisk1 ----------

\Device\Harddisk1\DP(1)0x7e00-0x7d0400+5 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\DR1 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\Partition0 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\Harddisk1\DR1
\Device\Harddisk1\Partition1 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume4

Here is the drives after upgrading Drive 0 to Dynamic:

---------- dosdev ----------

A: = \Device\Floppy0 [Removable]
C: = \Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\WebDg0\Volume1 [Fixed]
D: = \Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\WebDg0\Volume2 [Fixed]
E: = \Device\CdRom0 [CDRom]
F: = \Device\LanmanRedirector\;F:1\terminal\d$ [Remote]

---------- \Device\Harddisk0 ----------

\Device\Harddisk0\DP(1)0x7e00-0x2730c00+2 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DP(2)0x2738a00-0xbbc57e00+3 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DP(3)0xbe398600-0x160021e00+4 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\DR0 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition0 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\Harddisk0\DR0
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition1 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume1
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition2 (SymbolicLink) ->
\Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\WebDg0\Volume1
\Device\Harddisk0\Partition3 (SymbolicLink) ->
\Device\HarddiskDmVolumes\WebDg0\Volume2

---------- \Device\Harddisk1 ----------

\Device\Harddisk1\DP(1)0x7e00-0x7d0400+5 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\DP(2)0x7d8200-0x879e99400+6 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\DR1 (Device)
\Device\Harddisk1\Partition0 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\Harddisk1\DR1
\Device\Harddisk1\Partition1 (SymbolicLink) -> \Device\HarddiskVolume2

Notice on partition 2 & 3 of Disk 0 there is an extra step in the path. I do
not like this. I have a bad feeling.

Can some one help on this, as I am afraid to restart this server. (This
server is in Toronto and I am in California.)

John T
Click to expand...
 
You probably have a services that is hanging. Check the Status column for
services and look for something under than blank or "Started."
Click to expand...

Checked that and all looks good:

Name Status Startup Type Log On As
activePDF Server Started Automatic LocalSystem
activePDF WebGrabber Started Automatic LocalSystem
Alerter Started Automatic LocalSystem
Application Management Manual LocalSystem
ASP.NET State Service Manual .\ASPNET
Automatic Updates Started Automatic LocalSystem
Background Intelligent Transfer Service Manual LocalSystem
Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows NT/2000 Started Automatic
LocalSystem
ClipBook Manual LocalSystem
COM+ Event System Started Manual LocalSystem
Compaq Foundation Agents Started Automatic LocalSystem
Compaq NIC Agents Started Automatic LocalSystem
Compaq Remote Monitor Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
Compaq Server Agents Started Automatic LocalSystem
Compaq Storage Agents Started Automatic LocalSystem
Compaq System Management Shutdown Service Started Automatic
LocalSystem
Compaq Web Agent Started Automatic LocalSystem
Computer Browser Started Automatic LocalSystem
DefWatch Started Automatic LocalSystem
DHCP Client Started Automatic LocalSystem
Distributed File System Started Automatic LocalSystem
Distributed Link Tracking Client Started Automatic LocalSystem
Distributed Link Tracking Server Manual LocalSystem
Distributed Transaction Coordinator Started Automatic LocalSystem
DNS Client Started Automatic LocalSystem
Event Log Started Automatic LocalSystem
Fax Service Manual LocalSystem
File Replication Manual LocalSystem
FTP Publishing Service Manual LocalSystem
IIS Admin Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
Indexing Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
Intel Alert Handler Started Automatic LocalSystem
Intel Alert Originator Started Automatic LocalSystem
Intel File Transfer Started Automatic LocalSystem
Intel PDS Started Automatic LocalSystem
Internet Connection Sharing Manual LocalSystem
Intersite Messaging Disabled LocalSystem
IPSEC Policy Agent Started Automatic LocalSystem
Kerberos Key Distribution Center Disabled LocalSystem
License Logging Service Manual LocalSystem
Logical Disk Manager Started Automatic LocalSystem
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service Started Manual LocalSystem
Messenger Started Automatic LocalSystem
Net Logon Started Automatic LocalSystem
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Manual LocalSystem
Network Connections Started Manual LocalSystem
Network DDE Manual LocalSystem
Network DDE DSDM Manual LocalSystem
NT LM Security Support Provider Manual LocalSystem
Performance Logs and Alerts Automatic LocalSystem
Plug and Play Started Automatic LocalSystem
Print Spooler Started Automatic LocalSystem
Protected Storage Started Automatic LocalSystem
QoS RSVP Manual LocalSystem
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Manual LocalSystem
Remote Access Connection Manager Manual LocalSystem
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Started Automatic LocalSystem
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Manual LocalSystem
Remote Registry Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
Removable Storage Started Automatic LocalSystem
Routing and Remote Access Disabled LocalSystem
RunAs Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
Security Accounts Manager Started Automatic LocalSystem
Server Started Automatic LocalSystem
Smart Card Manual LocalSystem
Smart Card Helper Manual LocalSystem
SNMP Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
SNMP Trap Service Manual LocalSystem
Surveyor Started Automatic LocalSystem
Symantec AntiVirus Server Started Automatic LocalSystem
Symantec System Center Discovery Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
System Event Notification Started Automatic LocalSystem
Task Scheduler Started Automatic LocalSystem
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service Started Automatic LocalSystem
Telephony Started Manual LocalSystem
Telnet Manual LocalSystem
Terminal Services Started Automatic LocalSystem
Uninterruptible Power Supply Manual LocalSystem
Utility Manager Manual LocalSystem
Windows Installer Manual LocalSystem
Windows Management Instrumentation Started Automatic LocalSystem
Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions Started Manual
LocalSystem
Windows Time Started Automatic LocalSystem
WiredContact Service App Started Automatic .\act admin
Wireless Configuration Started Manual LocalSystem
Workstation Started Automatic LocalSystem
World Wide Web Publishing Service Started Automatic LocalSystem


John T.
 
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