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Chapter 9 RAID
Chapter 9
Step 4: Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility
The Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility can be installed from within Windows. It allows
RAID volume management (create, delete, migrate) from within the operating system. It will
also display useful SATA device and RAID volume information. The user interface, tray icon
service and monitor service allow you to monitor the current status of the RAID volume and/
or SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage
subsystem.
1. Insert the provided DVD into an optical drive.
2. Click “Intel Rapid Storage Technology Utility” on the main menu.
4. Read the license agree-
ment and click “I accept
the terms in the License
Agreement.“ Then, click
Next.
3. Setup is ready to install
the utility. Click Next.
5. The screen displays all available drives. Select “Create RAID volume” to create a RAID
volume”.
6. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID level and press <Enter>.
7. Use the up or down arrow keys to scroll through the list of hard drives and press <Enter>
and select “x” to select the drive for the RAID group.
8. Use the up or down arrow keys to select the strip size and press <Enter>.
9. Enter the capacity for the volume and press <Enter>.
10. Select “Create Volume” to start creating the volume.