Second Hard Disk In Raid Group (Optional); Installing And Removing Second Hard Disk - Fujitsu Siemens Computers AMILO M Series Easy Manual

Second hard disk in RAID group
(optional)
Installing a second hard disk is only possible if you have a notebook with a 17" LCD monitor.
Two hard disks can be connected to form a hard disk group, i.e. a so-called RAID group (RAID =
Redundant Array of Independent Disks). The RAID group is addressed as a single hard disk. The
data are distributed among the hard disks with special techniques to increase the write/read speed of
your notebook and/or the security of your data. For this purpose the data are initially divided into
equally large blocks and then sequentially written to the two hard disks. When reading the data, the
process is reversed.
You will find further information in the manual for the RAID controller. The manual for the
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RAID controller can be found on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD/DVD provided with your
computer.

Installing and removing second hard disk

The installation bay for the second hard disk is located in a larger service compartment. You must
open the entire service compartment when installing and removing the second hard disk. Once you
have removed the cover, the various components are exposed. These components should be
removed and replaced only by authorised specialists. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
Individual components (e.g. the process heat sink) can become very hot during operation.
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Therefore, we recommend that you wait one hour after switching off the notebook before
installing or removing the second hard disk. Otherwise, there is a danger of being burned!
As some components with ESDs are exposed, please observe the section "Notes on
installing and removing boards and components" in the chapter "Important notes".
► Switch the notebook off.
► Close the LCD screen so that it locks into place.
► Unplug the mains adapter from the mains socket.
► Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook.
► Place the notebook upside down on a flat surface.
► Remove the battery (see "Removing battery").
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