How Can I Increase Windows Server 2012 Disk Beyond 2TB, Help

I have a Windows guest running 2012 R2. Its data drive has 2.4TB of space. I can't expand the original 2TB volume because the option is grayed out. I upgraded the guest's hardware version to 10, but this does not help. How do I expand the 2TB capacity to a full 2TB?

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Cici· Answered on Mar 09, 2023

If you want to display more than 2TB of space in Windows Server, you need to change the partition style. There are two partition styles in Windows Server: MBR vs. GPT. Both partition styles support different disk sizes and boot methods:

  • MBR is suitable for hard disks under 2TB and boots from the BIOS.
  • GPT is suitable for hard disks over 2TB and boots from UEFI.

You need to convert MBR to GPT, and you can expand the 2TB capacity to a full 2TB.

Converting MBR to GPT is not a difficult task. You can use Diskpart or Disk Management to complete the operation. But both require you to delete the partition. So why not choose a safe tool? EaseUS Partition Master Server is worth your trust as an all-in-one disk management tool.

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EaseUS Partition Master simplifies the Windows Server built-in tools process and provides a more comprehensive and efficient way to convert disks. With this tool, you don't need to delete any partitions, and you can convert to GPT without losing data.

Note: To avoid some unexpected problems during the conversion process, you need to make a backup in advance with a professional tool first.

The following is a simple step-by-step guide.

Step 1. Open EaseUS Partition Master and go to Disk Converter.

Step 2. Select Convert MBR to GPT and click Next.

Step 3. Select the disk you want to convert and click Convert.

Then you can view the full disk capacity on Windows Server. If you want to learn other conversion methods or a step-by-step guide with pictures, please click the link below.

Read More: How to Convert MBR to GPT without Losing Data Windows Server

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