Replace the driver Is it possible to replace the 500 drive with a 750 to go to 4x750. How does this work with regard to the system software (presumably on the 500).
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Hmmm... Not so fast :)The original drive has all of the lookup tables and the WHS operating system on it.Replacing that would require a complete reinstall of the product. You cannot un-mount the OS drive for replacement.
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Others (per forum postings elsewhere) have replaced the 500mb standard drive upon purchase to avoid the hassles. You *can* un-mount the OS drive. Most users just probably *shouldn't* go through that. I just left it in there and added 2 1TB drives. Heck Seagate 1.5TB drives are now well under $200 each.Regardless, you can back up the server software (and backup the backup) via the external ports (4 USB/1 eSATA). I recommend doing so and backing up your backup and then taking that to an off-site location such as your work office, safety deposit box, friend's house, etc.
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If this is the case, what happens if the original drive fails? Can you just replace that drive or do you have to reinstall everything?
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I think the easiest thing to do would be to install one of the 750gb drives and let WHS incorporate it into your array. Then tell WHS that you want to remove the original 500gb drive. It *should* transfer all of your data from that drive to your new one, allowing you to remove it and then install the remaining new drives.
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My OptiPlex 745 came with the 750 GB hard drive called for. Call the supplier before ordering to conform. One of the suppliers might be sending the wrong size. This is an older computer that has been upgraded. It is smaller then a standard computer and will need smaller size cards. I added a hmdi card to mine.
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im not sure. the way i figured it out was watching youtube videos. i know there is an easy way to tell which drive you need, but i can't remember. good luck. also i know that the is a piece of the old drive you will need to unsolder from the original and solder into the new unit.
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changing the drive is easy, any SSD SATA would do. I would go about 250g or bigger if you can afford it. Don't forget to clone from the original to get all the proper drivers .
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I have an earlier generation version of this and it works with 500 and 750gb drives but not a 2TB drive, so there do seem to be potential capacity issues. The seller should address this in the product specs - it's a glaring omission.
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I have a 750. It works really good. I would assume a 500 would suffice as it pulls about 180
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Matt, check this link out and hope it works out for you: http://www.howtogeek.com/97242/how-to-migrate-windows-7-to-a-solid-state-drive/
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I put it in a really old Dell 4600, with a IDE adapter. I had no problems what so ever. All you need to do is make sure you have lots of memory, and a fast processor, to handle the hard drive. I now use my drive as a secondary drive in my new computer.. You can get adapter from Amazon if you need one. If it is slow just upgrade you memory, that will help a lot.
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Hi Nick, there is no special adapter required. If you look at the iFixit instructions, there are four posts you remove from the old drive and put them in the M500. This is what I did.
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Are you installing a standard 5.25 internal drive? There are 4 front loading 5.25 slots..maybe i'm missing something..are all four slots already filled?
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what size is your drive in caddy? that happened to me too.. my drive is 1TB but i tried with another about 750GB and there is no problem, it reads it succesfuly.
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Mmm ,,, What install/set Bios?? ... I put mine in and the system recognized it as drive g: and Done. Could be a bad drive as Andre says ... Try formating. My Sys is Win7/63bit HP Elite. If your replacing C: then use the transfer program from WD Free and works great.
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That truly depends on how much you are presently using on your 250 now. How much do you really need. That is a question that only you can answer. I downsized quite a bit and don't miss the extra at all. I do really appreciate the speed of the solid state drive.
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I removed the cover today on mine to replace the HDD with an SSD and add another mSATA. BE FOREWARNED: To remove the case you have to break a "Warranty Void" sticker. Once inside you will find *nothing* can be upgraded replaced without having to completely disassemble the system; I decided to not attempt it. I've been building/upgrading systems for 20 years and the internal design of this system was complex enough to scare me off. The only thing that appears to accessible is the HDD but I could figure out how it was mounted and wasn;tabout to tinker about and make a $2K paperweight :)
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Google the manufacturer and model name for drivers. And do the same for forums. That's what I did. You can find different driver packages but I believe as far as my last search went nearly a year ago, the maufacturer's latest drivers at that time were beginning to solve lingering user issues. Most reported good success though not necessarily the bandwidth specified, though still rewarding. Time has passed so a search should yield even newer drivers. I have not had a chance to actually install mine, but I look forward to it.. I think anyway.. by what I did read about driver developments.
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You're talking about an 8 year old machine. While the hard drive should fit in your machine. The 1501 was originally configured with a 60 GB hard drive. I don't know if it can support 500 GB but it might.
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I had exactly the same situation and the same mSata drive. It would not work. I contacted the seller and they have sent a replacement board (not the entire enclosure). I have not got round to trying it yet since the mSata is now in my laptop. Suggest you contact the seller.