How to create a RAID 1 volume within Windows using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility
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January 24, 2019
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The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.
Note:
You need to manually install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise utility on a Windows® operating system.
Step 1:
Open intel rapid storage technology software, and choose to create from the list of options at the top.
Step 2:
Under select volume type, choose RAID 1 and click Next.
Step 3:
On the configure volume settings, input the name you wish to give the RAID volume. Make sure both disks are selected and choose which drive will be keeping the data.
Step 4:
On the confirm volume creation screen select create volume.
Step 5:
A message box will appear to show the volume has been created. Click OK.
Step 6:
The status screen then appears, showing the RAID volume and the status of the data migration. Once the data migration process ends, the RAID 1 volume will be completed.
Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is a RAID 1 drive?
“RAID 1” means the “Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or Independent) Disks” set up in a Level 1 or mirrored drive set. A RAID 1 volume is a series of disk drives that are designed to write data to 2 volumes simultaneously.
Q2. Where is RAID 1 used?
RAID-1 is suitable for mission-critical storage, for example for accounting systems. It is also suitable for small servers that would only use two data drives.