Want to use an SSD for the OS. Possible? I am thinking of getting this, but I want to use a small (64GB) SSD as the OS and then have 2 or so 1TB drives for data storage. There are two reasons for this: Energy savings and reliability of the OS. Can this be done or will I lose some functionality? Want to use an SSD for the OS. Possible? I am thinking of getting this, but I want to use a small (64GB) SSD as the OS and then have 2 or so 1TB drives for data storage. There are two reasons for... » Read More Want to use an SSD for the OS. Possible? I am thinking of getting this, but I want to use a small (64GB) SSD as the OS and then have 2 or so 1TB drives for data storage. There are two reasons for this: Energy savings and reliability of the OS. Can this be done or will I lose some functionality? « Show Less
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That shouldn't be a problem. But be aware that WHS will use only 20GB as System partition which cannot be changed! The rest will be added to your storage pool. It's also worth mentioning that the first storage drive has special significance. It is where all the so called tombstones are created. These are pointers to the real files that are somewhere on the physical devices in your storage pool. I personally would recommend against using a SSD as boot drive. A fast SATA drive will work just fine. And does it really matter if your WHS boots in 20 or 30 seconds?
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Thanks for that. However, just to reiterate, the purpose of the SSD is for reliability, not speed.
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SSDs are more suited for PCs with UEFI enabled motherboard, rather than the original BIOS (Basic Input Output System).The SSD will still work but not optimally. Hybrid SSD-HDD are fine, but you will not notice a large increase in response speed.
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I just installed a new win7 os no problems at all. Then reattached my old drive and removed what I wanted , formatted it and store pictures and large programs on it. I am just sorry I did not buy a bigger SSD.
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This looks like a hybrid drive to me. The 8GB SSD drive is for files that are used frequently. It can provide a speed boost when accessing frequently used files/programs. You won't be able to directly access it.
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From what I gather, the SSD is mainly used to help boot up the computer faster. It holds a lot of temporary files so that the HDD doesn't need to store them where your permanent files are. However, I am not tech savvy so I could be wrong.
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The general theory is this: The SSD drive is rock solid, reliable, and lightning fast. Therefore, this is generally the boot drive where the operating system and (if you choose) most used software programs reside. The computer boots up super fast, as do the programs (such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) you've installed there. The 2 TB hard drive is where you store your files - word docs, music, movies, etc. Since SSD's are generally smaller and way more expensive than traditional hard drives, most people don't populate their computers with all SSD's. It would make the inevitable hard drive "crash" a less frequent thing, but again, it's a cost issue. This hybrid solution is becoming popular because of the reliability of SSD's and fewer blue screens of death since the operating system doesn't reside on a traditional hard drive that is prone to eventual failure. It's easy to back up the 2 TB hard drive - all of those precious pictures, movies, documents - and replace it if it fails without having to reinstall all of your software programs. Hopefully this helps answer your question.
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Yes, you can use an ssd. Currently have a samsung EVO 1TB ssd installed. Both hdd and ssd will work just fine, I'm using both
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This is a 3.5 inch drive which is too large to fit inside your MacBook Pro. There is a 2.5 inch 1TB version of the hybrid drive that I am currently using in my MacBook pro that works just fine. As someone else pointed out, it is not an SSD so you won't get SSD speeds. You may see slightly faster boot times and other benefits with a hybrid drive but you will get used to them very fast. If you really want to speed things up get an SSD. If you are thinking of using this one for external storage you should have no problem there as long as you have an external case for it but if you're not booting from it you might as well just get a regular 2TB 7200rpm drive instead of the hybrid and save yourself some money.
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small ssd is used for intel rapaid start technology&#65292;no for installing windows system and startup drive.it's too small.if you want do like that you should change a bigger one.now, you can install games in that ssd,it's fast.
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Hybrids are a blending of SSD and platter technologies that provide many of the benefits of each, so the usual choices are either 1-just the SSHD (the budget alternative) or 2-install both SSD for faster boots and loads of major apps and a standard HDD for larger data storage like videos, etc. I have installed SSHDs on both my primary notebook and desktop, and find that boots are much faster as are loads of the apps that I use all the time (Chrome and Thunderbird). Seagate maintains that the 6GB of Solid State (SS) in the SSHD is enough for most users... So unless are you wanting to spend a little more than twice as much for the second option (SSD and HDD) then Seagate's SSHD is a great compromise, J Hybrids are a blending of SSD and platter technologies that provide many of the benefits of each, so the usual choices are either 1-just the SSHD (the budget alternative) or 2-install both SSD for faster boots and loads of major apps and a standard HDD for larger data storage like videos, etc. I have installed SSHDs on both my primary notebook and desktop, and find that boots are much faster as are loads of the apps that I use all the time (Chrome and Thunderbird). Seagate maintains that the 6GB of Solid State (SS) in the SSHD is enough for most users... So unless are you wanting to spend a... » Read More Hybrids are a blending of SSD and platter technologies that provide many of the benefits of each, so the usual choices are either 1-just the SSHD (the budget alternative) or 2-install both SSD for faster boots and loads of major apps and a standard HDD for larger data storage like videos, etc. I have installed SSHDs on both my primary notebook and desktop, and find that boots are much faster as are loads of the apps that I use all the time (Chrome and Thunderbird). Seagate maintains that the 6GB of Solid State (SS) in the SSHD is enough for most users... So unless are you wanting to spend a little more than twice as much for the second option (SSD and HDD) then Seagate's SSHD is a great compromise, J « Show Less
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The drive comes like any other drive and can be used with any OS that supports hard drives. There is no reason why multiple OS installs can't be made on it, following the standard multi-boot issues.
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Technically yes, this is faster. However, if you split you User folders up and put them on the 1TB partition like I did (I have a bad habit of dropping large quantities of stuff on the desktop), then overall your system will run about as fast as if you were using a hybrid drive. If you can keep everything situated on the 120GB SSD partition, then your system will run much faster than if you were to use a hybrid drive.
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to you it looks like 1 drive. The firmware on the drive uses the ssd for the most active files. you don't control that. format the partition and load your os. i think you will like it! I am really very happy with the performance; it is very smooth and very consistent.
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I use my ssd just for the OS and programs. Data storage such as music and documents I do one an HDD I have both installed internally.
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it doesn't come with an OS, you can install either a Windows OS or a Linux distro (ie, Ubuntu, Fedora...) The SSD drive capacity can be whatever you want, but the actual SSD size needed is the 2.5 form factor. I tried fitting a 3.5 HD in the chasis and it didn't close all the way, so I switched to a 2.5.
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".......with Windows 8.1?"&gt;&gt;Don't see any reason why not. It's an electro-mechanical switch. It doesn't know what your running nor does it care. "Can same copy of Windows be loaded on each drive?"&gt;&gt;Anytime you install a Windows OS from a disk to a drive as a new install you are risking key number and activation issues. It reads the HDD serial number and MB type etc and thinks it's a new machine. Clone your existing HDD's. You shouldn't have any issues. I cloned my primary HDD to another HDD of the same brand and specs (bought them both at the same time) and I have had zero issues with activation etc when I boot to the clone. I don't like "back-ups". I do a full blown clone at least once a month or even less. So far, so good. The other 4 channels on the Orico are devoted to Linux OS's. Hope this helps.
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I don't understand why you would upgrade the SSD. It is blazing fast as is. If you need storage, using cloud services has worked for me. I read that upgrading these machines on your own is generally not recommended.