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How to read data from RAID0 set on a different computer?

ilumos — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:05:03 -0800

Will I be able to access data from a RAID0 array on a computer other than the creator of the set? I plan to create a 1TB stripe from two 500GB drives in removable caddies on my Asus A8N-SLI Premium board, using the on-board Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller to back up a 1TB stripe on the other RAID controller on this board.

My concern is that should my computer be stolen, how would I be able to read the data off this RAID array without the original motherboard?

Would I need to connect the drives to the same motherboard model? Or just the same Silicon Image RAID chip? (perhaps on an expansion card)

If the disks in the RAID set cannot be read by any other hardware but the original, what would be the best way to back up 1TB of data across two removable drives?

Many thanks!

How do I treat my Canon IXUS as a removable drive/card reader?

aqueousdan — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:11:09 -0800

How do I bypass Windows XP's digital camera photo download tool? Or to be more precise, how do I treat my Canon IXUS 75 as a card reader? I want to put a couple of mp3s onto my SD card to take round to a friends house but can only seem to download things from the camera and not put them on. The windows xp downloader seems to be stopping me but I cannot see a way around this. Can anyone help?

I simply want to be able to turn on my camera and view the memory card as a removable drive like I can with other devices.

Portable digital recorder with powered mic in and removable storage

neustile — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:58:36 -0800

Looking for a portable digital recorder that is as small as possible but has a powered 1/8" stereo mic in (for a binaural mic), records uncompressed PCM at at least 16-bit 44KHz, has removable storage, and does not need special software to transfer and deal with files on a computer (e.g. it should record direct to aiff or wav on the card.)

CD-RW drive won't connect to laptop.

UKnowForKids — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:43:23 -0800

My CD-RW drive will not firmly attach to my Dell Inspiron 8000 laptop. If I push it with my thumbs, it will make a connection, but as soon as I remove firm pressure, it loses its connection. Basically, no matter how firmly I push it into the case, it never gives that satisfying "click" of connection, and can be removed again without pushing the switch on the underside that should be required for removal. I've looked at the connections, but given that I don't know what I'm looking for, it's unsurprising that I didn't see anything. Any ideas?

How can I get the files off an old 40 Meg Syquest disc?

ssmith — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:49:32 -0800

Are there any companies out there that will transfer files from obsolete removable media? I've got a 40 Meg Syquest drive that I've been carrying around with me for about a decade now. I know I can just toss it, but I'm really interested in finding out what the hell's on there. It's kind of like a little digital time capsule.

Archival Glue

keswick — Mon, 25 Oct 2004 10:32:39 -0800

Looking for an archival, removable, acid-free glue. Preferably tacky. [mi] I've got a collection of various papers and artifacts pertaining to local history, and I'm finally getting around to making small displays using shadowboxes. I'm looking for an adhesive that I can use to position items against the backing of the shadowboxes. It needs to be archival (acid-free and such) and removable. Items in question are generally lightweight, such as postcards and matchbooks. A tacky type of glue would be ideal. Suggestions?