Intel Matrix Storage Console Reference Content

How do I improve performance or protect files from a single hard
drive failure?
You can improve storage performance or protect your files from a single hard drive failure by
adding an additional hard drive to a RAID-Ready system and migrating the RAID-Ready system
to a 2-drive RAID 1 or RAID 0 system.
• How do I know if I have a RAID-Ready system?
• Steps to migrate from a RAID-Ready system to a 2-drive RAID 1 or RAID 0 system
How do I know if I have a RAID-Ready system?
If you have a RAID-Ready system, you will see the following status screen when you open the
Intel® Matrix Storage Console ( Start » Programs » Intel® Matrix Storage Manager » Intel®
Matrix Storage Console ).
Migration Steps
Use the following steps to migrate from a RAID-Ready system to a 2-drive RAID 0 or RAID 1
system.
1. Turn off the system.
2. Install a second Serial ATA hard drive.
Note: For specific questions on this procedure, refer to Installing Serial ATA hard drives
or see your computer/motherboard manufacturer.
3. Turn on the system.
4. Open the Intel Matrix Storage Console (Start » Programs » Intel® Matrix Storage
Manager » Intel® Matrix Storage Console).