Macpro Moving 2 RAID drives & one SSD with Lion 10.7.5 on it to a different Macpro

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Macpro Moving 2 RAID drives & one SSD with Lion 10.7.5 on it to a different Macpro

I have a Macpro 1,1 A1186 that has a SSD with Lion OS on it and 2 RAID drives-all were purchased in 2022. The machine was running until it got moved to another building. Now it doesn't boot, chime & nothing shows on the monitor. It does have power, the power button is lit up and the fans are running. But it seems the move zapped it. I have already been reading online trying to get it running so far nothing...But that's not my question.

I have another Macpro 5,1 A1289 that has a SSD with High Sierra running on it. Originally came with Snow Leopard.

What I would like to do is move all 3 drives with the OS lion + the 2 RAID drives from the Macpro 1,1 A1186 to the Macpro 5,1 A1286

My concern is losing data on the RAID drives. My goal is to get them running so we can get our data and then come up with a new plan...No a fan of RAID too much.

Also I have thot about buying another running Macpro 1,1 with Lion and moving the drives to that...

Thanks in advance for answers and input

Posted on Apr 10, 2024 8:54 AM

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Answer 1

Apr 10, 2024 3:28 PM in response to RAIDuser

The stuff that determines that those drives are a RAID is written on the drives themselves, not anywhere in the Mac In which they are installed.

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Answer 2

Apr 10, 2024 1:16 PM in response to RAIDuser

Does the BR2032 non-recharging long life lithium battery that is supposed to maintain system parameters needed for startup measure at least 3.00 volts in your hand? it is half-hidden behind the graphics card.

if not, CR2032 used in car key fobs and garage door openers is a good replacement.

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Drives in a Disk Utility RAID are deliberately tagged as type OTHER so that they will not be Mounted by regular disk drivers by accident. You can shuffle the drives, place them is different slots in any Mac Pro, and they will still be a RAID.

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Answer 3

Apr 10, 2024 5:46 PM in response to JJo77

The RAID volume, unless owned by System, may still be "owned" by a different user.

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Apr 10, 2024 1:56 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Thank you, so it doesn't matter what kind of RAID-mirrored or striped? I cant remember how these are set up....My main concern is not losing the data

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JJo77

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Apr 10, 2024 5:30 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Thanks so much for your help Grant, it totally worked. No problem! I am signed on with a different user….

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Macpro Moving 2 RAID drives & one SSD with Lion 10.7.5 on it to a different Macpro

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