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Appendix D:
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.
About This Guide
This guide provides an overview of RAID arrays and the various RAID levels
that can be configured with your Sony
® VAIO ® computer. It lists detailed
procedures for using the RAID Wizard to configure the hard disc drives,
change you computer’s RAID array, or to remove the RAID configuration.
Additional procedures are also provided for using the VAIO
® Recovery Wizard
and the Intel ® Storage Utility programs. The list of topics in this guide include:
• Why use RAID?
• Benefits of RAID
• 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
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