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MikeLangensiepen
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August 1st, 2024 23:18
Precision 5820 - M.2
Hi all,
Hoping someone can help. I have a Precision 5820 that came with a SATA SSD. I'd like to upgrade it to M.2 NVMe and possibly to an M.2 NVMe Raid array. Can you please tell me what components I need to add AND any preferred M.2 manufacturers/models. I plan on using 1TB drives
Thanks in advance.
Mike
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Posted August 9th, 2024 23:08
To OP question, the Asus Hyper will certainly work and allowing additional drives to be recognized. A feasible and economical solution for storage expansion.
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Posted August 2nd, 2024 02:50
Plz read this article from the knowledge base
Parts needed:
[575-BBSH] - M.2 Module for FlexBay incl. carrier 58/78/7920 Towers (Kit)
[750-ABDF] - Convert HDD FlexBay to PCIe SSD FlexBay 58/78 Towers (Kit)Chino de Oro
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Posted August 2nd, 2024 10:26
Depending on your region, location, it can be difficult for you to order OEM kits to upgrade your system flexbay.
Alternatively, you can use a third party RAID card such as Asus Hyper. It will allow you to install up to x4 NVMe SSD. Soft RAID will be supported.
MikeLangensiepen
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Posted August 5th, 2024 03:24
Thanks both...
TheQuickFox: Thanks mate - any idea what the M.2 runs at speed wise in this config? I'm hoping it's not SATA speed.
Chino: Thanks Chine - I had seen this card but thought it might require PCIe splitting/PCIe RAID - are you certain it will work?MikeLangensiepen
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Posted August 13th, 2024 00:06
Awesome answers from both of you. Thanks very much!
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Posted August 7th, 2024 18:51
I have one machine that came with a RAID on MB key, so I installed this beastie:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088YLTT3P?psc=1&smid=A3H4750VYSMXI7&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp
I'm still tinkering with the setup, will update when I get farther along.
Without the RAID on MB key, you could still get decent results with Windows Storage Spaces, which will give you Simple ( ~ RAID 0), Mirror ( ~ RAID 1), or Parity ( ~ RAID 5) options:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/storage-spaces-in-windows-b6c8b540-b8d8-fb8a-e7ab-4a75ba11f9f2
My thoughts on this card were, better to use a PCI X16 card (must be a FULL X16 slot to see all 4 drives!!) slot for NVMe & use the limited drive bays for large ( ~ 20 TB) mechanical drives.
Cheers,
Franko