Title basically explains it all. Followed the steps to create the RAID 1 array which some part/prgms of the computer recognizes. I read up about how you have to "initialize" the array for it to be seen. Is there any way around it? I have a 3tb RAID 1 and it is taking FORVER to initialize. any insights would be appreciated. thanks!
UPDATE 1: I think I was able to set up the RAID 1 sucessfully as disk mgmt only shows 1 drive. However, now I have a 2tb partition coupled with an UNALLOCATED 750gb partition that I cannot enable. IS there a way to combine it into one big voume or at the very least enable it for use? I tried converting to GPT already but not helping =/
You have to initialize the array. It takes time. You can do it via a GUI interface or you can do it from the RAID BIOS. Once initialized, Windows will recognize it - and if it's larger than 2TB you need to use GPT so Windows can see the entire drive as one partition.
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1Core i7-2670QM8GB DDR3 PC3-10600Intel HD Graphics 3000 + GeForce GT 540M
ok so i managed to convert my disk to GPT but how would I know my RAID is working? The BIOS recognizes my array, Intel RST software tells me "one of my disks are protected from a drive failure", BUT windows disk mgmt still reads NO for fault tolerance. And my computer is only showing one drive. Is it safe to assume my RAID 1 is set up and good to go? I don't want to fill up half my 3tb driev and realize it isnt. Thx in advance!
Have you installed the RST software in Windows?
If so, open the Intel RST Control panel. It will show the status of the array.
Also during boot, the array status is given.
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Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Wind...INTEL i9-7920X LGA 206664 GB (4 X 16 GB) G-Skill V Series DDR4 3200 ...EVGA GTX 1060 SC 3 GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1,
CPU
INTEL i9-7920X LGA 2066
Motherboard
Gigabyte X299-WU8 F3
Memory
64 GB (4 X 16 GB) G-Skill V Series DDR4 3200 Quad Channel
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1060 SC 3 GB
Sound Card
Realtek Onboard ALC1220
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2 x Samsung S27E310
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1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 2 x 970 EVO Plus 500 GB NVMe
1 x 6TB WD 6003FZBX SATA
1 x 6TB WD 60EFRX SATA
12 x 3TB WD 30EFRX SATA
What RAID controller do you have? What RAID management software are you using? The RAID management software will give you all the information you need about your RAID controller, array, drives, etc.
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1Core i7-2670QM8GB DDR3 PC3-10600Intel HD Graphics 3000 + GeForce GT 540M
