Configuring for RAID

Intel Rapid Storage Devices used to store massive amounts of information so that it can be readily retrieved. Devices include RAIDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs Technology requires a Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating system and SATA Serial ATA (SATA or S-ATA) is a computer bus technology primarily designed for transfer of data to and from a hard disk. It is the successor to the legacy Advanced Technology Attachment standard (ATA, also known as IDE). This older technology was retroactively renamed Parallel ATA (PATA) to distinguish it from Serial ATA. The transfer rate is up to 600 MB / s. hard drives and supports RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 0, RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 1, RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 10, and RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 5.

RAID Definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping)

RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 0 optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disk drives perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage Devices used to store massive amounts of information so that it can be readily retrieved. Devices include RAIDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs.  Use of two new identical drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring)

RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 1 copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive.  If one drive fails, the disk array management software Computer programs; also called “applications.” directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data on the other drive.  This RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system.  Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup.  The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 5

RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more disk drives.  Among the advantages of RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 5 configuration are better hard drive performance, fault tolerance and higher storage Devices used to store massive amounts of information so that it can be readily retrieved. Devices include RAIDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs capacity.  The RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 5 configuration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database A collection of similar information stored in a file, such as a database of addresses. This information may be created and stored in a database management system (DBMS). applications, enterprise resource planning and other business systems.  Use a minimum of three identical hard drives for this setup.

RAID 10

RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity having to be calculated and written.  With the RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 0 and RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 1 configurations.  Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.

Intel Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS

To enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the Advanced menu, select PCH Storage Configuration, then press <Enter>

3. Set the SATA Mode Selection Item to [Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration (RAID)].

If you are using PCIe storage devices, make sure you enable all the PCIE Storage RAID Support items.

4. Go to the Boot menu, select CSM (Compatibility Support Module), select Launch CSM, then set the item to [Disabled].

5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again.

6. Go to the Advanced menu, select Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press <Enter> to display the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu.

Due to chipset limitations, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together.

Creating a RAID Set

1. From the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears.

2. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the RAID set and press <Enter>.

3. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to create, and then press <Enter>.

4. Under Select Disks, press <Enter> and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID Set.  

5. When the Strip Size item is selected, press <Enter> to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press <Enter>.  The available strip size values range from 4KB to 128KB.  The following are typical values:

- RAID 0: 128 KB

- RAID 10: 64 KB

- RAID 5: 64 KB

We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

6. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.

7. When the Create Volume item is selected, press <Enter> to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology menu.