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December 11th, 2007 19:00

Hardware RAID support on new Inspiron 1720s?

I ordered parts for the second hard drive assembly for an Inspiron 1720 that I have ordered and the sales person told me that the new Inspiron 1720 would have a RAID capability and that you would be able to see the options during POST.
 
Can anyone confirm this?
  • ejn63

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    Posted December 11th, 2007 20:00

    The 1721 has a RAID option. The 1720 does not.
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    Posted December 11th, 2007 20:00

    Yes, I asked him that specifically concerning the 1721, and he said that the newest 1720 Inspirons should have it as well
  • ejn63

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    Posted December 11th, 2007 21:00

    I don't think so, so brace yourself for the possibility of disappointment - if you do find RAID an option, post back here, as it will be big news to 1720 owners/buyers.
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    Posted December 12th, 2007 00:00

    Hmmm, I was also told by sales chat that I am supposed to get a DVI port on my machine and it was delivered today with just a regular RGB port. Both my problem resolution specialist and the orginal sales person told me that they show the system with DVI....and I am reading posts on this board lamenting no DVI or HDMI on these sytems.
     
    Another disapointment coming perhaps?
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    Posted December 12th, 2007 02:00

    I have a few questions in regards to RAID and adding an additional hard drive. What exactly is RAID? What do I need to do in order to add an additional hard drive in the second port on my 1721? I know I will need hard drive, the hardware for the hard drive... not sure what else has to happen here. Is it a matter of placing the hard drive into the hardware that secures the hard drive in the computer and that's that... or do I need to configure some things in the computer as well? Sorry for the extensive question. I'm shopping for a hard drive and the gear and I want to make sure I have everything I need.
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    Posted December 12th, 2007 10:00

    The RAID BIOS option will not show up unless two drives are installed on the 1721. You'll need the second drive carrier, interposer and screws.
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    Posted December 12th, 2007 14:00

    Alright sounds good.