Software RAID 5 Support Window 7 X64 Pro

[deathand]

Does Windows 7 x64 Pro support RAID 5 in disk management? It shows up as an option but it always grayed out.

I have (4) 500GB drives and would really like to use RAID 5 on the 3 that aren't boot drives without all of the BS of using my MoBo controllers and finding the right drivers.

 

[pparks1]

According to Technet forums, it doesn't look like Windows supports this at the software level
Raid 5 in Windows 7 Professional?

 

[deathand]

I saw that article, but I was hoping since it was posted in July that it might have changed...Oh well

 

[TaraSWinTeam]

This is still not supported. You can check with the compatibility center for other disk management options: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx.

Cheers,
Tara
Windows Outreach