Expanding/rebuilding a RAID0 array

From: Rohan Beckles (rohan.beckles_at_virgin.net)
Date: 09/25/04

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    Hello --

    I have just purchased 2 WD2500JD 250GB SATA hard disks, with the
    intention of building a RAID0 array. I haven't bought the controller
    yet. At some point in the future, I would like to add another 250GB
    hard disk.

    Is it possible to dynamically expand a RAID0 array in this fashion?
    Is it supported in Linux RAID, or would I have to buy a hardware RAID
    controller?

    Another question, wich is related to the first one. In order to make
    space for the third 250GB HD, I will have to remove another HD which
    runs my VMware guest OS. Is there a utility that can image a hard
    disk, and turn it into a VMware-compatible virtual disk? I can then
    run this virtual disk from an external FireWire drive.

    Thanks for your help,

            Rohan
            rohan.beckles@virgin.net 

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