[ILUG-BOM] [commercial] OnSite help with 2 HDD - VolGroup issues

Hi,

I have an IBM server with 2 identical disks -- SATA 250GB. I have installed CentOS 5.3 on both the disks.

I want to keep both the disks connected in the server, Boot from Disk-1 and run a full disk RSync every night.

The problem is, the 2nd HDD won't mount because of identical VolGroup names and related issues. Need to change the VolumeGroup of both HDDs and look at other related issues.

End result, I need to be able to boot from HDD1, mound HDD2 and rsync. In case of HDD1 failure, HDD2 should be able to work as the main disk.

I know this is similar to RAID and raid is an option, but I have my reasons for doing it this way.

Looking for someone who can help me ? Let me know.

Thx & Regards, Sandeep 98199-88384