User Guide

AMD-RAIDXpert2 User Guide
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Getting Started
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 RAIDXpert2 Technology
RAIDXpert2 consists of (a) storage management and (b) a RAID controller and port virtualization.
RAIDXpert2 runs on existing systems by using a motherboard’s built-in SATA ports.
2.2 Who Should Use This Manual
Only trained, experienced, and authorized personnel should install RAIDXpert2 and use its
features and capabilities.
All unit operators must be familiar with system hardware, data storage, RAID technology,
input/output signal technology (such as SCSI, SAS, or SATA), and Direct Attached Storage
(DAS), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and/or Storage Area Network (SAN) concepts and
technology.
The intended user audience of this user manual is system administrators and experienced users.
2.3 System Requirements for Using RAIDXpert2
Make sure the systems that use RAIDXpert2 meet the requirements indicated in Table 3.
Table 3. System Requirements for RAIDXpert2
Component
Requirements
Memory (RAM)
Minimum: 4 GB.
Recommended: 8 GB.
Hard disk
1–12 SATA or SSD drives. The number of disks depends on the number,
type, and capacity of the arrays to be created. In some circumstances, more
than 12 disks are possible. They may appear to function properly, but are
not supported by AMD-RAID
2.3.1 Supported Controllers
The following controllers are supported by the current release of RAIDXpert2:
 AMD Socket AM4-Compatible Processors
 AMD 300-Series Chipsets