When adding a new hard drive in an IDE-based RAID system, which of the following scenarios could result in the system possibly not booting properly?
A.
When you use an ATA 40 connector for an ATA-133 drive.
B.
When you configure the jumper setting of the new drive for that of a second master drive.
C.
When you use 80-wire cable for an ATA-133 drive.
D.
None of the above.
Explanation:
When adding a new hard drive in an IDE-based RAID system, and you configure the jumper setting of the new drive for that of a second master drive, you run the risk of the system possibly not booting properly, You need to ensure that new hard drive is configured correctly as either a master or a slave, where appropriate.
Incorrect
Answers:
A, C: These statements are TRUE. You must use an ATA 40 connector for an ATA-133 drive. You must use a 80-wire cable for an ATA-133 drive.
References:
Charles J. Brooks, Server+ Certification Exam Cram 2 (Exam SK0-002), QUE Publishing, Indianapolis, 2006, pp. 383-384.