Configuring a RAID System in Windows

To install and configure a RAID system, perform the following steps:

1. Install the primary SSD.
2. Load the NCR Gold Drive.
3. Install the second SSD in the terminal.
4. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Manager.
   Start → All Programs → Intel → Intel® Rapid Storage Technology
5. Both disks should be recognized in the Main Screen. Select the Create button.

   

6. Select the type of RAID volume to install. NCR supports RAID 1 and RAID 0 volume types.
   • RAID 1: Combines two disks to create a volume where each disk stores an exact copy of the data and provides real-time redundancy.
   • RAID 0: Combines two disks to create a volume where data is broken down into strips that are distributed across both disks.

   

7. Select Next.
8. Enter a Volume Name (user preference).
9. Select the check boxes for both disks.
   RAID 0 Only: Specify the amount of space to be used by the new RAID volume. Use the slider to enter a percentage.
   Note

   If you create a volume that uses less than 100% of the hard drive space, you may create a second RAID volume to use the remaining space.

   

10. Select Next.
11. Select Create Volume to start the volume migration.

    

12. A window is displayed indicating the volume was created successfully. Select OK to close the window.

    

    The status of the migration is displayed, showing the progress. This can take 1 to 3 hours to complete.