[SOLVED] Will This Disk Conversion Followed By Spanned Volume Configuration Result In Data Loss?

[Infernx]

I have the following scenario in mind and I am just seeking some input. From what I've gathered, it's entirely possible, but I'm not clear if data loss is potential. Each disk is relatively full and stores my media server. I have most of the data backed up so I'm just asking in hopes of using the fastest method to consolidate these. Thanks in advance for any advice or opinions.

• Using Ease US Partition Master.
• Convert 3 disks to dynamic. Each have a single partition.
  -3.64TB Basic, GPT
  -1.82TB Basic, GPT
  -1.82TB Basic, GPT
• Combine into spanned volume.

 

[rgd1101]

backup your data

 

[USAFRet]

1. Why?
2. Absolutely need a full 100% backup.

Even if that software can take mostly full drives and just "span" them (and I'm not sure it can without software loss)...mistakes can happen.

 

[fzabkar]

I would leave them as they are. Spanning only introduces complications.