Raid 0 Configuration

>A friend wants to set up his new computer using RAID 0 (stripping) which
>allows for faster storage/retrieval of data across multiple hard drives.
>Questions:
>
> 1. Should the OS be installed before you set the configuration up as a
> RAID 0. Reason is that his BIOS will not allow him the proper
> configuration. The motherboard is top of the line. Why wouldn't the RAID
> option be available?
>
> 2. If RAID 0 is successful, can standard Imaging tools such as Acronis
> TrueImage be used to image the system and be used to restore the OS
> (example after some corruption and you have to format and restore from the
> image)? I'm unclear what would happen if your restoring an Image to a
> computer that is in a RAID 0 configuration.
>
> Thanks
>
>

> JCO wrote:

>> A friend wants to set up his new computer using RAID 0 (stripping)
>> which allows for faster storage/retrieval of data across multiple
>> hard drives.

>
> Well - depends on other factors too... Hardware vs. Software RAID, drive
> type, drive speed, number of drives, amount of data, individual file
> sizes, etc...
>

>> Questions:
>>
>> 1. Should the OS be installed before you set the configuration up
>> as a RAID
>> 0. Reason is that his BIOS will not allow him the proper
>> configuration. The motherboard is top of the line. Why wouldn't
>> the RAID option be available?

>
> Depends on what it is you are trying to accomplish...
>
> Just because it is 'modern' does not mean it will do everything you want.
> If there was a specific need - the purchase should have been made in such
> a way that actually fulfilled that need.
>

>> 2. If RAID 0 is successful, can standard Imaging tools such as
>> Acronis TrueImage be used to image the system and be used to
>> restore the OS (example after some corruption and you have to
>> format and restore from the image)? I'm unclear what would happen
>> if your restoring an Image to a computer that is in a RAID 0
>> configuration.

>
> Yes - any tools you would normally use should still be able to access said
> configuration... Much easier *if* this is a *hardware* based RAID - and
> then the tools may never know that RAID is involved.
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>

> A Raid array 0 wont neccessarily provide faster storage/retrevial, there
> are many factors involved, not least Controler & Drives.
> Any performance increase may only be visible under test procedures and may
> not show in real world useage.
> If the o/s is planned to be on the array then you need to set up the array
> first
> Your motherboard manual would explain how to.
> Acronis, or others can be used. The array would have to be configured
> prior to any restore.
> If the mobo is subsequently replaced any existing array may not be
> recognised.
>
> "JCO" <someone@somewhere.com> wrote in message
> news:O7Z5etHDJHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>A friend wants to set up his new computer using RAID 0 (stripping) which
>>allows for faster storage/retrieval of data across multiple hard drives.
>>Questions:
>>
>> 1. Should the OS be installed before you set the configuration up as a
>> RAID 0. Reason is that his BIOS will not allow him the proper
>> configuration. The motherboard is top of the line. Why wouldn't the RAID
>> option be available?
>>
>> 2. If RAID 0 is successful, can standard Imaging tools such as Acronis
>> TrueImage be used to image the system and be used to restore the OS
>> (example after some corruption and you have to format and restore from
>> the image)? I'm unclear what would happen if your restoring an Image to a
>> computer that is in a RAID 0 configuration.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>

>
>

> No software is being used. You want the RAID to be configured before any
> software, including the OS, is installed.
>
> Using 2-750GB SATA Drives. The controller is on the motherboard so you
> set the BIOS to use RAID. Once you do this, and reboot, you have the
> option to boot into the RAID Configurations "Shift F10" on this
> motherboard. This is where the problem comes. Wants you get to this
> configuration, the motherboard no longer sees the CD-ROM (for boot
> purposes and installing the OS) nor can it see either of the harddrives.
> Therefore you can't configure for RAID0 or RAID1.
>
>
> "Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:#GQGzJMDJHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> JCO wrote:

>>> A friend wants to set up his new computer using RAID 0 (stripping)
>>> which allows for faster storage/retrieval of data across multiple
>>> hard drives.

>>
>> Well - depends on other factors too... Hardware vs. Software RAID, drive
>> type, drive speed, number of drives, amount of data, individual file
>> sizes, etc...
>>

>>> Questions:
>>>
>>> 1. Should the OS be installed before you set the configuration up
>>> as a RAID
>>> 0. Reason is that his BIOS will not allow him the proper
>>> configuration. The motherboard is top of the line. Why wouldn't
>>> the RAID option be available?

>>
>> Depends on what it is you are trying to accomplish...
>>
>> Just because it is 'modern' does not mean it will do everything you want.
>> If there was a specific need - the purchase should have been made in such
>> a way that actually fulfilled that need.
>>

>>> 2. If RAID 0 is successful, can standard Imaging tools such as
>>> Acronis TrueImage be used to image the system and be used to
>>> restore the OS (example after some corruption and you have to
>>> format and restore from the image)? I'm unclear what would happen
>>> if your restoring an Image to a computer that is in a RAID 0
>>> configuration.

>>
>> Yes - any tools you would normally use should still be able to access
>> said configuration... Much easier *if* this is a *hardware* based RAID -
>> and then the tools may never know that RAID is involved.
>>
>> --
>> Shenan Stanley
>> MS-MVP
>> --
>> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>

> What is the make/model mobo?
>
> "JCO" <someone@somewhere.com> wrote in message
> news:O6BSd%23dDJHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>> No software is being used. You want the RAID to be configured before any
>> software, including the OS, is installed.
>>
>> Using 2-750GB SATA Drives. The controller is on the motherboard so you
>> set the BIOS to use RAID. Once you do this, and reboot, you have the
>> option to boot into the RAID Configurations "Shift F10" on this
>> motherboard. This is where the problem comes. Wants you get to this
>> configuration, the motherboard no longer sees the CD-ROM (for boot
>> purposes and installing the OS) nor can it see either of the harddrives.
>> Therefore you can't configure for RAID0 or RAID1.
>>
>>
>> "Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:#GQGzJMDJHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>>> JCO wrote:
>>>> A friend wants to set up his new computer using RAID 0 (stripping)
>>>> which allows for faster storage/retrieval of data across multiple
>>>> hard drives.
>>>
>>> Well - depends on other factors too... Hardware vs. Software RAID, drive
>>> type, drive speed, number of drives, amount of data, individual file
>>> sizes, etc...
>>>
>>>> Questions:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Should the OS be installed before you set the configuration up
>>>> as a RAID
>>>> 0. Reason is that his BIOS will not allow him the proper
>>>> configuration. The motherboard is top of the line. Why wouldn't
>>>> the RAID option be available?
>>>
>>> Depends on what it is you are trying to accomplish...
>>>
>>> Just because it is 'modern' does not mean it will do everything you
>>> want. If there was a specific need - the purchase should have been made
>>> in such a way that actually fulfilled that need.
>>>
>>>> 2. If RAID 0 is successful, can standard Imaging tools such as
>>>> Acronis TrueImage be used to image the system and be used to
>>>> restore the OS (example after some corruption and you have to
>>>> format and restore from the image)? I'm unclear what would happen
>>>> if your restoring an Image to a computer that is in a RAID 0
>>>> configuration.
>>>
>>> Yes - any tools you would normally use should still be able to access
>>> said configuration... Much easier *if* this is a *hardware* based RAID -
>>> and then the tools may never know that RAID is involved.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Shenan Stanley
>>> MS-MVP
>>> --
>>> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>>

>
>

> MSI k9a2 Platinum
>
> "DL" <address@invalid> wrote in message
> news:#IsbMfhDJHA.4816@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

>> What is the make/model mobo?
>>
>> "JCO" <someone@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>> news:O6BSd%23dDJHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...

>>> No software is being used. You want the RAID to be configured before
>>> any software, including the OS, is installed.
>>>
>>> Using 2-750GB SATA Drives. The controller is on the motherboard so you
>>> set the BIOS to use RAID. Once you do this, and reboot, you have the
>>> option to boot into the RAID Configurations "Shift F10" on this
>>> motherboard. This is where the problem comes. Wants you get to this
>>> configuration, the motherboard no longer sees the CD-ROM (for boot
>>> purposes and installing the OS) nor can it see either of the harddrives.
>>> Therefore you can't configure for RAID0 or RAID1.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Shenan Stanley" <newshelper@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:#GQGzJMDJHA.528@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>> JCO wrote:
>>>>> A friend wants to set up his new computer using RAID 0 (stripping)
>>>>> which allows for faster storage/retrieval of data across multiple
>>>>> hard drives.
>>>>
>>>> Well - depends on other factors too... Hardware vs. Software RAID,
>>>> drive type, drive speed, number of drives, amount of data, individual
>>>> file sizes, etc...
>>>>
>>>>> Questions:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. Should the OS be installed before you set the configuration up
>>>>> as a RAID
>>>>> 0. Reason is that his BIOS will not allow him the proper
>>>>> configuration. The motherboard is top of the line. Why wouldn't
>>>>> the RAID option be available?
>>>>
>>>> Depends on what it is you are trying to accomplish...
>>>>
>>>> Just because it is 'modern' does not mean it will do everything you
>>>> want. If there was a specific need - the purchase should have been made
>>>> in such a way that actually fulfilled that need.
>>>>
>>>>> 2. If RAID 0 is successful, can standard Imaging tools such as
>>>>> Acronis TrueImage be used to image the system and be used to
>>>>> restore the OS (example after some corruption and you have to
>>>>> format and restore from the image)? I'm unclear what would happen
>>>>> if your restoring an Image to a computer that is in a RAID 0
>>>>> configuration.
>>>>
>>>> Yes - any tools you would normally use should still be able to access
>>>> said configuration... Much easier *if* this is a *hardware* based
>>>> RAID - and then the tools may never know that RAID is involved.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Shenan Stanley
>>>> MS-MVP
>>>> --
>>>> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
>>>> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>>>>

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