Dell DCSLF owner manual RAID Level 1 Configuration

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present in your computer, then each pair of drives can be set as a RAID level 1 volume. The drives should be the same size in order to ensure that the larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space.

RAID Level 1 Configuration

RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as "mirroring." When data is written to the primary drive, it is also duplicated, or mirrored, on the other drive. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data access rates for its data redundancy advantages.

serial ATA RAID configured for RAID level 1

segment 1

segment 2

segment 3

segment 4

segment 5

segment 6

hard drive 1

segment 1 duplicated

segment 2 duplicated

segment 3 duplicated

segment 4 duplicated

segment 5 duplicated

segment 6 duplicated

hard drive 2

If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to the surviving drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. Also, because data is duplicated on both drives, two 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 120-GB on which to store data.

NOTE: In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the size of the smallest drive in the configuration.

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Contents Dell Inspiron 530s Series W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using Blank CDs and DVDs Setting Up a Network Windows Vista Operating System Microsoft Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears 103 Drivers and Utilities Media115 161 186 Finding Information Dell Product Information GuideService Tag and Microsoft Windows Operating system Finding Information Front View of the Computer Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sb/530sc/530sdPage Back View of the Computer Inspiron 530sDevice Inspiron 530sa/530sc Device Inspiron 530sb/530sd 25 for more information Back Panel Connectors Inspiron 530s/530sa/530scExtremely low bass extension. Systems not using On computers with a network connector card, use Device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Volume DVD player includes the following basic buttonsConfiguring the Audio Connectors for 5.1- Channel Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional SMC Connecting Two Monitors Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsConnecting a TV Changing the Display SettingsPower Management Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XPStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options PropertiesSetting Up and Using Your Computer Power Management Options in Windows Vista Hibernate Mode Power Plan Properties About RAID Configurations Enabling SpeedStep TechnologyRAID Level 1 Configuration Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM UtilitySetting Up and Using Your Computer Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XPSetting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Windows Vista Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterConnecting to the Internet Setting Up a Network in the Windows Vista Operating SystemSetting Up Your Internet Connection If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISPClick Next Troubleshooting Tips Battery ProblemsFollow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Drive Problems E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N SCD and DVD drive problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW driveMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsFollow the instructions on the screen Solving Problems Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenamesKeyboard Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upComputer stops responding Program stops respondingOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsMedia Card Reader Problems C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L YMemory Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics onMouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from speakersNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blankIf the screen is difficult to read Troubleshooting Tools Power LightsBeep Codes Then restart the computer. If System Messages Page Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics Main Menu ExitWhat is a Driver? DriversReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversTroubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Using Microsoft Windows System Restore You can restore your operating system in the following waysRestoring Your Operating System Troubleshooting Tools Using Dell PC Restore Troubleshooting Tools Using the Operating System CD 101 102 Before You Begin Recommended ToolsTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerRemoving the Computer Cover 105Removing the Support Bracket 107 Inside View of Your Computer 108System Board Components 109110 FpanelInspiron 530sa 111112 Inspiron 530sb 113114 CdinInspiron 530sc 115Clrpswd Atxpower 116Inspiron 530sd 117118 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments 119120 121 DC Power Connector P7 122Memory Installation Guidelines MemorySee Memory on Inspiron 530s/530sa/530sc124 Installing Memory 125Inspiron 530sb/530sd 126Removing Memory 127Cards PCI and PCI Express Cards129 PCI Express x16 card Securing tab 131 PCI card slot If you installed a sound card 133If you removed an add-in network connector Bezel Removing the Bezel135 Replacing the Bezel Align and insert the bottom tabs into the front panel hingesDrives Recommended Drive Cable Connections137 Connecting Drive Cables Drive Interface Connectors138 Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables Hard Drives139 Removing and Installing Parts 141 Removing and Installing Parts 143 Floppy Drive Optional 145 Removing and Installing Parts 147 Floppy drive 149 Media Card Reader Replacing the FlexBay Drive Panel Insert151 Removing and Installing Parts 153 CD/DVD Drive 155 CD/DVD drive Battery Replacing the Battery157 Battery release lever Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply159 Power supply Panel Removing the I/O Panel161 Installing the I/O Panel Processor Fan 163Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 164Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 165Processor Removing the Processor166 Installing the Processor 167Processor pin-1 indicator Rear alignment notch Chassis Fan Removing the Chassis Fan169 System Board Replacing the Chassis FanRemoving the System Board 170171 Installing the System Board Replacing the Support Bracket 173Replacing the Computer Cover 174Move the computer to the upright position 175176 Specifications 177178 PCI179 180 181 182 NIL183 With the system board. a solid amber light when184 115/230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 6A/3ASystem Setup Entering System SetupOverview 185System Setup Options Can view your currentSelection active 186187 Memory InfoAdvanced Chipset Features 188Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot189 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Inspiron 530s Inspiron 530sa 191Inspiron 530sb Inspiron 530sc 192193 Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios 195Cleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorMouse Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only CDs and DVDs197 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Class B199 DcslfContacting Dell Glossary 201202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 Index 217Index 219 220 221 USB
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