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RAID-Ready Setup
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7 RAID-Ready Setup
7.1 Overview
A "RAID Ready" system is a specific system configuration that allows a user to
perform a RAID migration at a later date.
For more information on RAID migrations, see RAID Migration.
7.2 System Requirements
In order for a system to be considered “RAID Ready”, it must meet all of the following
requirements:
• Contains a supported Intel chipset
• Includes a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive
• RAID controller must be enabled in the BIOS
• Motherboard BIOS must include the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM
• Intel® Matrix Storage Manager must be loaded
• A partition that does not take up the entire capacity of the hard drive (4-5MB of
free space is sufficient)
7.3 RAID-Ready System Setup Steps
Note: The system must meet all the requirements listed in System Requirements.
1. Enable RAID in system BIOS using the steps listed in Enabling RAID in BIOS.
2. Install Intel® Matrix Storage Manager driver using the steps listed in F6
Installation Steps.
3. Install Intel® Matrix Storage Manager using the steps listed in Installation Steps.