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$7.99 Expedited RAM shipping to most cities in Canada. Free shipping on RAM orders over $300. Shipping Details Call us tollfree - (877) 320-0225 Go To Secure Web Order Form |
| RAM BY COMPUTER RAM BY TECHNOLOGY USB DRIVES & FLASH MEMORY DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDING DRIVES & ENCLOSURES RAID & NAS STORAGE BATTERIES & POWER ORDER FORMS & POLICIES NEW PRODUCTS & SPECIALS ARTICLES & F.A.Q.s BRANDS WE CARRY | Q: What is the difference between the 2 raid implementations - software and hardware? A: Software RAID relies on your computers processor to do all the calculations required to split the data across the drives in the RAID set. This reduces the amount of processor power available to other programs. The advantage is that it is cheaper and you don't have to buy specific hardware. Hardware RAID means that the job of managing the RAID set is given to a dedicated processor chip in the drive enclosure or on the RAID interface card. The advantage is that it is faster than Software RAID. Disadvantage is that it is more expensive. In the case of a hardware RAID card, your machine would have to have an available slot to put the card in. RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) is a general term for the technique of using more than one hard drive to store data, and arranging them so that the data is spread over both drives for increased speed and higher reliability (redundancy) There are several levels of RAID RAID 0 (striping) -- not redundant, this uses 2 drives and 'stripes' the data between drives for faster performance. Reliability is lower than a single drive, because if any one drive fails, you lose all the data on all drives in the RAID 0 set. RAID 1 (mirroring) -- a set of 2 drives of the same capacity, writes all the data to both drives simultaneously. Provides higher reliability because no data would be lost if one drive failed. Capacity is half of the total of the drives. No benefit to writing speed (may actually be slower than a single drive because of the RAID processing overhead), little or no benefit to reading speed. RAID 5 uses 3 or more drives to stripe data across multiple disks for speed, plus uses some disk space for redundancy data. Can survive the failure of any one disk. It wastes the capacity of one disk drive, so it is more efficient than RAID 1 RAID 10, 1+0 and 0+1 are combinations of RAID 0 and RAID 1 to provide both striping and mirroring. RAID systems are of benefit mainly to computers that are under heavy disk read and write loads such as servers with multiple users, scientific workstations or professional video production. It is generally not of benefit to single user workstations using typical home/office/gaming software. Do you have a question? Please E-mail your inquiry. We will select and answer the questions that have the potential, in our opinion, of helping a broad audience. Please note: If you need one on one technical support, it is available at our regular hourly rates. | |
CanadaRAM introduces a new concept to the memory industry: Expert, Personal Service. We commit to replying to you within hours, with a recommendation for the right memory and storage products, and we'll offer choices of brands that give you the best value. Email us!. We ship directly to your door & back it up with the industry's best warranty. We make it easy for you. How do you know you are getting the right memory? Shipping & handling: $10.99 to $19.99 depending on weight - shipping via Expedited Post (4-8 days) Email for quote on XpressPost or FedEx. Email your order or fax to (250) 385-6267 terms EMAIL your order or fax to (250) 385-6267 or use the SECURE ORDER FORM. Make sure to include the make and model of your machine, your full shippping address, phone number, correct email address, the number, expiry date and name on your credit card plus the card billing address and phone if different from shipping address. Payment accepted by VISA or Mastercard or Canadian bank Interac Email Transfer. It must be your credit card and the card billing address and shipping addresses must match. For your protection, we may ask for additional proof of ID to be faxed. Third party address shipments require faxed confirmation. PayPal accepted with a +3% service charge, shipped to verified address only. Gov't, Education and Corporate PO's accepted on prior approval of credit only. Download the Credit Application form and fax to (250) 385-6267 Shipping is via Xpress Post, FedEx or Purolator at our choice. No PO Boxes for Purolator or FedEx. Please ensure that there is someone at the address during business hours to sign for the package. We do not guarantee delivery time. Shipping time and cost may be higher in NT, NU, YT or remote areas as defined by the courier. An invoice copy will be sent by email. Shipping is at buyer's risk, Shipping insurance is 1.5% extra on the goods value or by quote - if declined, the buyer assumes all risk of loss or damage. Signature is required for insured parcels. Installation: Goods are sold under the assumption that you have experience installing. RAM Installation instructions for your specific machine are not included. Refer to your owner's manual or manufacturer's Web site. If you are not confident, please take your machine to a technician for installation. We are not responsible for any damage occuring during or after installation of products, nor any incidental or consequential damage or data loss. Outside of Canada or the USA? We generally sell to North American addresses only. Please Email for shipping costs. | ||
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