How to create a RAID 1 volume within Windows using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility

Table of Contents:

1. System requirements for RAID 1
2. Steps to configure RAID 1 using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software

This article provides information on how to create a RAID 1 configuration within Windows using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology utility software.

System requirements for RAID 1

Systems that include the onboard Intel Rapid Storage Technology and two hard drives will support a RAID 1 configuration. It is recommended the two hard drives share the same size and performance ratings to fully utilize drive space for the RAID volume. The RAID 1 setup will support drives of different sizes but the size of the RAID volume will revert to the smaller of the two hard drives in a mismatched configuration.

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Steps to configure RAID 1 using the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software

You can use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software utility to create a RAID 1 configuration within Windows by following the steps below.

1. Open the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software, and choose Create from the list of options at the top:

2. Under Select Volume Type, choose RAID 1 and click Next:

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:

4. On the Confirm Volume Creation screen select Create Volume:

5. A message box will appear to show the volume has been created. Click OK:

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:

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