Could I replace the 2x128GB SSD RAID-0 with a regular 256GB? I read/saw somewhere that they cant be replaced?
2055666
Any internal hard drive is swappable, why couldn't it be changed via an upgrade. Firmware problems? The ram and the hard drives are completely accessible to a qualified technician.
2273187
You can, but it's not so easy because you have to open the case. Also, this S7 has two SSD drives, each of 64gb, that are joined by the in hardware RAID. So, you will probably need to rebuild this raid once the SSDs are changed.
1944263
Use the Intel Raid Controller that is on your motherboard if you are going RAID 0, that's what I would do. I am using the card for an SSD which was perfect for my computer, big jump in performance. Not sure how it would work under RAID 0, seeing how I have never used it for that. Hope this helps.
593024
Thanks very much for your help. I finally succeeded to replace my hard drive with the 128GB SSD with the help of a technician.
2034942
Wouldn't you rather reinstall your programs and such onto the new drive and not copy everything over? I have had less issues starting from scratch than imaging it.Alienware should use standard sized drives unless everything is on a mSSD.
490138
If you get the 256GB ssd model, it is actually 2 128 gb msata ssd in raid 0 array so it looks like one 256 gb ssd.
1898550
The ssd can be swapped out. It is a proprietary ssd and owc is the only one who makes them currently.
1268995
Hi. I don't know, since I mounted a main disk 240 Gb Corsair Force SSD and let a 750 Gb WD Caviar Black for storage I did not looked again in WD offers. This is crap and if it is discontinued much better for all the people who will not waist money for nothing. I let is for storage but disconeccted. I only connet it and save something there from time to time. Regards
2126318
you can't use a mSata SSD because there is no slot available. You can replace the stock Seagate SSHD 1TB + 8GB (HDD and SSD on the same 2.5" drive) by another 2.5" drive or you can add a caddy for a second 2.5" drive but it will replace the graphics card in the ultrabay. sorry for my english i'm from France i hope there are no mistakes !
1911620
The RAM is soldered on so you can't remove it. When I called Asus support and asked them if the SSD was replaceable, they recommended a 2.5" SSD... Poor customer service because they don't even know what the SSD type is for their own products. After asking them again, they told me that because of the gumstick-style SSD drive, you can't replace it unless it's through them... I'm sure you could try Google searching for gumstick-style SSD drive options. All I can say is: save yourself the trouble of the flaws and headaches of this laptop and go for a Macbook. I'm no Apple fanatic, but the Zenbook's flaws and horrible Asus customer support is what pushed me towards my first Macbook Pro (2012 model, 13") and so far I have had no problems with it while mainly using Windows 7 on a virtual machine. And with a Macbook Pro, you can replace both RAM and HDD. Go for the older model when a newer model comes out to save yourself some money.
1963662
The G-Raid has 2x2TB drives. In a raid 0 (striping) you would get the whole 4tb. Its very fast in this arrangement, but with no redundancy. If you set it to raid 1, then you would get redundancy, but lose the space and speed. I have one attached to my Mac Pro and it performs like I expect. +1
1496735
Peter, what brand/model/spec were the 2X2 GB? I'd like to upgrade mine also to 4 GB.
1911619
Hi, I have not had occasion to try, so I can't answer the question first-hand. Here is a link that says the RAM is all soldered (not upgradeable) and that the SSD form factor is not one of the usual commercial standards. http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1903/3/ There are different hardware versions and revisions, so your mileage may vary, but I would assume not (easily) on both counts.
1206811
You can replace the drive with any size SATA or SAS drive, however if you are using RAID you should have all drives in the astray match capacity. SAS and SATA cannot exist in the same array but can be set up in dire separate arrays on the same controller.
2126319
you can't use a mSata SSD because there is no slot available. You can replace the stock Seagate SSHD 1TB + 8GB (HDD and SSD on the same 2.5" drive) by another 2.5" drive or you can add a caddy for a second 2.5" drive but it will replace the graphics card in the ultrabay.sorry for my english i'm from France i hope there are no mistakes !
212326
I will agree with the other two comments.. Just upgrade the drive to a larger size. Storage is pretty cheap these days. Good Luck!
424956
Not sure what you mean. Certainly they are meant to be replaced if one fails which is the RAID benefit. Not sure if you can buy different drives to begin with from CalDigit. Like SSDs. They offer different sizes. 3T and 4T for example. Don't think they sell the unit without drives.