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October 3rd, 2006 00:00

Removing RAID on a Precision 470

I have a Precision 470 that has a current RAID array made up of two 74GB SATA drives. I want to replace one of the drives with a 250GB SATA drive and want to use the drives in SATA operation. Is there anyway to get rid of the array without a complete reinstall? Thanks.
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    Posted November 1st, 2006 12:00

    Depends on how your 74GB drives are configured. If you have them setup in RAID 0 you will have to reinstall the OS again, if they are configured to Mirror (RAID 1) all you need to do is remove one of the drives and remove the RAID from the setup so the drives operate as single drives then replace the secondary drive with your 250GB hard drive.
     
    You could also try to image your hard drives (if in RAID 0) to the 250GB making it your new temporary boot drive, then disable the RAID and image the 250GB to a 74GB drive if you plan to make it your boot drive.
     
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