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Appendix E:

RAID Configuration

Overview

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) refers to the combining of two or more independent hard disks working in parallel to form a single logical array that stores data along with additional redundancy information.

This appendix provides some general introductory-type information on RAID. For detailed information on RAID, see the RAID Systems User Guide located online in VAIO Help and Support. The list of topics in the RAID Systems User Guide include:

•RAID Levels

•Choose a RAID Configuration

•Before you begin

•RAID Configuration Wizard

•VAIO® Recovery Wizard

•Intel® Storage Utility

•Frequently Asked Questions

•Trouble Shooting

•RAID Glossary

•Support Resources

Why Use RAID?

The main objectives of RAID are to improve data availability and security. With everything from basic file and print services to e-Commerce and important business applications running on server-based networks, reliable and secure access to data is becoming a critical issue for everyone.

A RAID system can improve your VGX-XL3 Digital Living System’s performance by improving data availability and security. RAID prevents

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Contents User Guide Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings Page Introduction What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System?Chapter Operating System Software Product SpecificationsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Feature Description Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaSony Original Software and Other Applications Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS SystemUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer To activate wireless keyboard communications Wireless Keyboard Setting up the KeyboardActivate Wireless Keyboard Communication Insert the BatteriesVaio Remote Control Setting Up the Remote ControlAbout the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries Help HintsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Panel VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and OutputsEject button Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers About Your Memory Card ReaderSupported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media About Memory Stick Media To insert Memory Cards Inserting a Memory CardRemoving a Memory Card To Protect data on Memory Stick MediaTo remove a CompactFlash media VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back PanelSharing Memory Cards VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and OutputsHdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Support Resources Vaio Help and SupportTo access Vaio Help and Support Safety InformationDocumentation Summary Wireless LAN functionSecurity when using wireless LAN devices Additional NotesVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Setting Up the VGX-XL3 System Before You BeginDVI-D Connector Connecting your TVHdmi Connector Component Connectors Y, Pb, PrAdditional TV Connections VHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV TransmissionTV Signal Sources Additional NotesConnecting to standard cable access Catv OptionConnecting a CableCARD Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top BoxOption VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System To change speaker settings, do the following Connecting your Home Theater / SpeakersConfiguring software for your speaker system Two-channel sound systemVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless Network Wired NetworkWireless Network Microsoft Windows operating system setup Turning Power OnSoftware Setup Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakersResolution Setup Software Setup NotesTurning the Power Off Power Saving Functions StateSummary Overview Appendix aWireless LAN Access Point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeTo connect to an access point About network keys Communicate Using Ad Hoc ModeWireless Ad Hoc Connection To create an Ad Hoc networkVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Vaio Media Software Local Area Networks Appendix BVaio Computer Network Server requirements About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaVaio Media Software System Requirements Client requirementsTo copy and distribute the installer file Setting Up a Client ComputerNetwork requirements Register a client computer To register a client computerTo prepare your multimedia content Preparing Your Multimedia ContentStarting Vaio Media Console To make additional content available to the network To configure client and server accessAccessing Vaio Media Help Using Vaio MediaTo use Vaio Media To set up an analog device Using an Analog Device for Video PlaybackSummary VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Advantages of Digital TV with Media Center Appendix CUsing MCE to Set Up Required Components Disadvantages of Digital TV with Media CenterVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Optional Components Important Information about your TV connection and signal Ready to beginUsing MCE to Set Up Digital TV Automatic TV Signal Setup for CableCARD Use VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Manual TV Signal Setup Set Up the TV Program GuideVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Select Cable, and then select Next to continue VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Library Setup VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded Content Activating a CableCARDWhat is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3? Frequently Asked QuestionsCreate CD/DVD Notes Why cant I receive all of the channels in the MCE TV guide? Can I add a splitter to split the cable?VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Hard Disk Drive Recovery Appendix DBefore you begin Why Use RAID? Appendix EBenefits of RAID Higher Data SecurityTroubleshooting Appendix FEvent Power/StartDVD Playback Limitations CommentUnable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer Windows operation becomes unstable Password Screen/DisplayRestart this device according to the following procedure Comment EventWireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues Power on Usage environmentOptical Drive Hard Disk Software LimitationsSound Issues MCE Live TV IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System