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    RAID-1 on T420?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by brittneygirl, May 27, 2012.

  1. brittneygirl

    brittneygirl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    Is it possible to configure my T420 as RAID -1 if I remove the DVD and use a caddie for a secondary drive in that space?

    Also, I've read about many different caddie's which one is recommended?

    Thanks!!
     
    brittneygirl, May 27, 2012
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    No, the only current Thinkpad that supports RAID is the W520, and then only if you order it with RAID from the factory.
     
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    brittneygirl Notebook Enthusiast

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    MidnightSun,

    Thanks for that information. I was afraid of that. Oh well, it appears it is time to buy a new laptop then!

    The W520 seems like awesome machines, so I could be alright with that mobile workstation.

    Thanks!!
     
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    The W520 is a fine machine and will net you a better screen, but I'm curious to hear what you think RAID offers you? A SSD in most situations will be superior to RAID due to the better latency.
     
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    brittneygirl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey ZaZ,

    I'm interested in RAID due to redundancy (RAID-1) rather than any potential speed (RAID-0). I just like the comfort of having some backup if a HDD fails. If there is a better option over RAID-1 for mirroring, I'm open to suggestions.

    Thanks!!
     
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    Having a good backup is always a great idea, but I think the chances your drive would actually fail is pretty small, though not zero. Unless your work is mission critical, I would say regular backup is a more prudent strategy.
     
    ZaZ, May 28, 2012
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