Re: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager 7.0 - why should I want this thing?

Thanks, Gary. This is the most consumer friendly best explanation of what
RAID is about I have yet seen. It appears that as I have lots of digital
photos and videos, and even with my single hard drive at present, RAID would
provide benefits, although I am not sure what these are. Were I then to
upgrade to a second, external hard drive, there would be clear and major
performance and loss of data benefits.

I would be grateful if you would explain the first scenario, with a single
hard drive, a little further, to make those benefits clear.

"Gary S. Terhune" <none> wrote in message
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Here's the write-up. Respectfully suggest you read it and ask for any
further clarifications once you've digested what you can.
http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/matrixstorage_sb.htm

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Gary S. Terhune
MS-MVP Shell/User
www.grystmill.com

"xylophone" <m-rharrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have just set up a new Dell Dimension E520 (recently discontinued) XP
SP2 (by choice). It comes with this Storage Manager, presumably for a
reason. Darn if I can figure out that reason. Why should I wish to use
this thing? What benefits or advantages would it bring? (the Manual is
strictly for techies). Many thanks





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