About RAID Configurations | Dell T3400 guide

2Press <Ctrl><i> when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility.

3Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Create RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.

4Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press <Enter>.

5Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select RAID0(Stripe), and press <Enter>.

6If more than two hard drives are available, press the up- and down-arrow keys and spacebar to select the two or three drives that you want to use to make up your configuration, and then press <Enter>.

NOTE: Select the strip size closest to the size of the average file that you want to store on the RAID volume. If you do not know the average file size, choose 128 KB as your strip size.

7Press the up- and down-arrow keys to change the strip size and press <Enter>.

8Select the desired capacity for the volume and press <Enter>. The default value is the maximum available size.

9Press <Enter> to create the volume.

10Press <y> to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume.

11Confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen.

12Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select Exit and press <Enter>.

13Install the operating system (see "Restoring Your Operating System" on page 136).

Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration

1Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 48).

2Press <Ctrl><i> when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility.

3Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>.

4Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default and press <Enter>.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Precision Workstation T3400 User’s Guide July NT499 Contents Switching From Desktop to Tower Switching From Tower to DesktopMicrosoft Windows Vista Contents Changing Between Tower and Desktop Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers Uninterruptible Power SuppliesComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Diagnostic Light Codes During Post 100 Changing Boot Sequence for Future BootsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics 108 Contents 100 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your113 114 143 131 General Installation Guidelines 189 Removing a Memory Module 160 Installing a Memory Module149 154 Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive Installing an Optional Third Hard DriveInstalling an Additional Fan Installing a Drive-Panel Insert Automated Order-Status Service 265 Contents Technical Support and Customer Service 264243 245 Macrovision Product Notice Contents Contents What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Finding Information How to configure system settings SpecificationsSystem Guides Click the User’s Guide for your Computer when you use Use the Service Tag to identify yourEnter the Express Service Code to Direct your call when contacting Providing critical updates for your Appropriate for your configurationConfiguration Utilities → Desktop Tips, articles from technicians, online How to use Windows Vista Click Start→ Help and Support What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to use Windows XP Dell Supported Linux Sites What Are You Looking For? Find It Here How to use Linux Front View Tower Orientation About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer Perform an operating system shutdown Such as printers and keyboards Mechanical OFF Blinking green The computer is in a powerSteady green The computer is in a normal Operating state PSU only Back View Tower Orientation Card Front View Desktop Orientation Power button Press to turn on the computer Blinking green The computer is in a power Other cards Back View Desktop Orientation Back Panel Connectors VCR Connector Processor SpecificationsSystem Information Between a 10-Mbps network Green a good connection existsOrange a good connection exists Between a 100-Mbps network Memory ConnectorsNon-ECC memory Registered or buffered memory Chassis intrusion switch Serial connectorPower supply may result in your Card for power requirements Controls and Lights Upon the power supply wattage rating PowerWeight Supported monitor weight Maximum shock About Your Computer Advanced Features Advanced FeaturesLegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation Power Management Press the power button Sleep Mode Wake-Up MethodsAuto power on Power management event Advanced Features Using RAID with Hard Drive Passwords About RAID ConfigurationsAbout RAID Configurations Segment Hard drive RAID Level Hard drive RAID Level 10 1+0 Configuring Your Computer for RAID Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode About RAID Configurations About RAID Configurations About RAID Configurations Page About RAID Configurations About RAID Configurations About RAID Configurations Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 5 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 10 Configuration Creating a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 Configuration Switching From Tower to Desktop Orientation Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Changing Between Tower and Desktop Orientations Switching From Desktop to Tower Orientation Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New Computer P Y D a T a F R O M T H E S O U R C E C O M P U T E R E a T E a W I Z a R D D I S K Microsoft Windows Vista Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Setting Up Your Computer Chassis Intrusion Detection Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers Passwords About Passwords Using an Administrator Password Using a Primary System Password Using a Hard Drive Password Turning On and Activating TPM Trusted Platform Module TPM Computer Tracking Software Security Management Software If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor Mouse Non-Optical CDs and DVDs Floppy Drive Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screens System Setup System System Info System Setup OptionsProcessor Info Hyper-Threading, and supports 64-bit technology Boot Sequence on Channel mode dual or single, and type by Dimm slotMemory Info Location Storage devices regardless of the No Boot setting Boot from the next device listed in the boot sequenceWill not recognize USB storage devices Resources are in use, the port is disabled 378h default 278h 3BCh Serial Port #1COM1 The port is configured at 3F8h with IRQ COM3 The port is configured at 3E8h with IRQ On Virtualization Technology is enabled Off Virtualization Technology is disabledVideo Primary Video Virtualization Technology Default Password Drive Not Set defaultLocked a valid administrator password is required to Modify or delete the system password Activate Enables and activates TPM security Off The intrusion detection feature is disabledIntrusions during Post Does not display any detected intrusions during Post Off default Computer on Off Do not use the Auto Power Time Power is restoredTime set in Auto Power Time Using a power strip or surge protector System will boot from the network Low Power ModeMode, Hibernate mode, or when turned off Or type the numbers in the appropriate time field Enables or disables the numerical and mathematical features Post Hotkeys Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots Clearing Passwords Clearing Passwords and Cmos SettingsClearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Clearing Cmos Settings Flashing the Bios Clearing Passwords and Cmos Settings Power Lights Troubleshooting ToolsTroubleshooting Tools Diagnostic Light Codes During Post Diagnostic Lights100 Light Pattern 101 102 Determine if a conflict exists by 103Card failure has Occurred Graphics card and restarting 104 Beep Codes 105 System MessagesCode Description Repetitive Short beeps 106 Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics107 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 109 110 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 111 112 Battery Problems TroubleshootingDrive Problems Troubleshooting Problems writing to an optical drive Optical drive problems114 Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems115 116 117 Error MessagesDo not use these characters in filenames Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device Problems118 Contact the Ieee 1394 device manufacturer Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears 120 Mouse Problems Memory Problems121 122 Network Problems 123 Power Problems 124 Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from speakers 125 No sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems126 Screen is difficult to read Screen is blank127 128 Only part of the screen is readable 3D image quality is poor129 130 What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareReinstalling Software Drivers Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs Using the Drivers and Utilities Disc133 Reinstalling Software 135 Starting System Restore Windows XP 136 Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 137 Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image RestoreWindows XP Dell PC Restore Turn on the computer 138 139 140 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista Using the Operating System MediaBefore you Begin 141 Save and close any open files and exit any open programs Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 145 Removing the Computer Cover 146 Inside View of Your ComputerCover release latch Cover hinges 147 Power supply System board Secondary hard drive bay System Board Components Power connector Memory module Battery socket148 149 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments 150 DC Power Connector P1 DC Power Connectors P3 and P5 DC Power Connector P2151 DC Power Connectors P8, P9, P13, and P14 DC Power Connector P7Pin Number Signal name AWG Wire +5 VDC Red 152 DC Power Connector P12 DC Power Connector P10Pin Number Signal Name 153 Removing the Front Panel DC Power Connector P15 525-W PSU Only+12 Vcdc Blue/White Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Chassis Intrusion Switch155 Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch Memory Resetting the Chassis Intrusion DetectorMemory Overview 157 158 159 Addressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Memory module Securing clips Memory module connector Installing a Memory ModuleRemoving a Memory Module Notch Crossbar Adding and Replacing Parts DIMM1 Memory module connector161 Cutouts 162 Cards 163 PCI Cards Release tabs Release tab 165Card retention door Adding and Replacing Parts 167 Release tab 169 Card retention cover Screws 171 Alignment guide Filler bracket 173 Release tab 175 PCI Express Cards Card retention cover 177 Card retention door Adding and Replacing Parts Alignment bar 179 Alignment bar Alignment guide Filler bracket 181 Adding and Replacing Parts 183 Alignment bar Drives Tower Computer Drive Configurations185 Additional Sata hard drive 186Media Card Reader 187 Desktop Computer Drive ConfigurationsReader Removing and Replacing the Metal Shield Lower Drive Bays About Metal Shields Present in Some Drive Configurations188 Power Cable Connectors General Installation GuidelinesPower cable 189 SAS Data Cable Connectors Sata Data Cable Connectors190 Sata data cable Removing a Hard Drive Tower or Desktop Computer Hard DriveDrive Cable Colors Disconnect the serial ATA cable from the hard drive Bay Card Hard drive in secondary hard 193 Hard drive in primary hard drive bay Blue tabs 195 Connect one end of the serial ATA cable to the hard drive To install a SAS hard drive 197 Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive Tower Computer If you are removing a SAS drive Power cable Serial ATA cable Sata connector 199 Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Tower Computer 200 201 Removing an Optional Fourth Sata Hard Drive Tower ComputerSliding-plate lever Installing an Optional Fourth Hard Drive Tower Computer 203 Removing an Optional Third Hard Drive Desktop Computer Optional serial ATA hard drive in lower 5.25-inch drive bay 205 Installing an Optional Third Hard Drive Desktop Computer Hard-drive holder 207 Optional third hard drive is 209 Power cable Power supply Serial ATA cableOptional serial ATA hard drive desktop illustrated Installing an Additional Fan Fan slots Fan release tab Fan cable 211 212 Drive Panel 213 Removing the Drive Panel Tower ComputerDrive release latch 214 Replacing the Drive Panel Tower ComputerDrive panel tabs 215 Removing the Drive Panel Desktop Computer Replacing the Drive Panel Desktop Computer 217 Removing a Drive-Panel Insert Installing a Drive-Panel InsertDrive panel Drive-panel insert Drive-panel insert release Tabs 219 Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader If you are removing a floppy drive Removing a Floppy Drive or Media Card Reader Tower Computer 221 Floppy drive connector Floppy Adding and Replacing Parts Attach the screws to the new drive 222 223 If you are installing a floppy drive 225 Drive-conversion latch Power cable Floppy drive cable Adding and Replacing Parts 227 Floppy drive connector Floppy Drive retention insert 229 Power cable Removing an Optical Drive Tower Computer Optical Drive231 CD/DVD drive cable 233 Installing an Optical Drive Tower Computer Adding and Replacing Parts CD/DVD-drive cable 235 236 Removing an Optical Drive Desktop Computer 237 Installing an Optical Drive Desktop Computer Adding and Replacing Parts 239 Installing the Optional Speaker Speaker optional 241 Speaker optional Removing the Processor Processor243 244 Heat-sink assembly 245 Replacing the ProcessorProcessor cover Socket Processor cover Tab 246Center cover latch Release lever 247 IndicatorFront alignment notch Rear alignment notch Captive screw housing Battery248 Removing the Battery About the Battery249 250 System battery Battery socket tab Panel Replacing the Battery251 Panel Components Headphone connector Microphone connectorRemoving the I/O Panel USB port 253 Heat-sink assembly Captive screw housing Fan release lever 255 Replacing the I/O PanelPanel Removing the Power Supply Power Supply Power supply screws Replacing the Power Supply257 Removing the System Board System Board 259 Remove the system board screws Replacing the System Board 261 Replacing the Front Panel Replacing the Computer Cover Obtaining Assistance Getting Help263 Getting Help DellConnect Online Services Technical Support and Customer Service AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 265 Getting Help 267 Before You Call 268 269 Contacting Dell 270 FCC Notice U.S. Only AppendixFCC Class B 271 272 Macrovision Product Notice 273 Glossary 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 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