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RAID5 (3xHard-Disk) status FAILED suddenly, what should do?

There is a data server in a PC case just for purpose of synchronization and sharing data in a local network that is running 24/7 except in case of power outages. I did not install the RAID ...
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How do I install linux on a laptop without AHCI support?

I bought a new laptop (DELL p115g) that only has RST/Raid as options for the disk controller, no AHCI, and when I attempt to install either Solus or Ubuntu the disk is not detected, presumably due to ...
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Unable to replace faulty harddrive to rebuild the Raid 1 Array (intel RST Raid 1)

we have HP server HP ProLiant ML10 Gen 9 with Ubuntu 20.04.4 LTS. We have enabled Raid 1 array for two HDD sized 2TB using Intel RST Raid configuration (which is an fake/firmware raid). Now my goal is ...
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Ubuntu installation with Intel RST

I am currently using an ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530FN). My laptop came with a 1TB HDD and Intel Optane Memory, that I have changed with a 256GB NVMe SSD. So actually I have a 256 GB SSD (with Windows 10 ...
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Can I benefit from Intel Rapid Storage Technology Somehow with this setup?

I have laptop Msi GV62 7RD with 2 disks. SSD 1x M.2 x2 && HDD 1x 2.5" SATA HDD So basicly 1TB HDD Sata + 128GB M.2 SSD My operating system (Windows 10 Pro) is installed on the M.2 SSD ...
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How do I image an existing Win 7 32bit system into an Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID 1?

Attempting to convert an existing Win 7 32bit system into an Intel raid. Current Process: Boot to non raid drive and install Intel raid drivers. Use minitool to migrate OS to separate drive. Enable ...
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Running AHCI breaks SMART monitors?

I'm running this Intel H77 motherboard and Win7x64. I had BIOS configured to run SATA in IDE mode, so Intel RST was complaining. I just switched BIOS to run AHCI and updated the RST drivers, and now ...
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4HDDs in RAID 10 One specific disk becomes degraded during every reboot. Is the disk bad? Smartmoontools information included

So this all began about 6 months ago when I swapped in a new motherboard. The RAID had previously been my main drive that I booted into. I upgraded cpus which meant a mobo upgrade, and along with that ...
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How do I rename a physical disk in windows 7?

I have two hdd that were part of a IRST raid 1 array. The pc failed and I have repurposed the drives. The drives are no longer involved in a raid array. The drives had three partitions, I've tossed ...
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Intel RST driver - magic performance boost (only) up till version 11.2.0?

what's the magic behind the massive write speed performance boost by intel RST drivers up till and including version 11.2.0? i have done some performance measurements of my application that is extreme ...
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Intel RST turned a disk off

I have an Asus ROG laptop and I got a BSOD while I was working and then after the restart, one of my partitions disappeared. This used to show two disks but it only shows 1 disk and the cd drive. ...
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Getting Intel Rapid Storage to work

This question is strongly related to this one. I experience the same problem. Unfortunately the proposed solution of removing the SSD disc (disc1) via disc manager gives the following error: "Cannot ...
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How do I properly disable Intel SRT & remove the SSD cache drive?

I bought a Dell XPS 8700 which comes with a 2TB HDD paired with a 32GB SSD cache drive using Intel's SRT technology. I'd like to install a new 512GB SSD for the OS and use the separate 2TB HDD as a ...
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Intel Software Raid: Downgrade from RAID10 to RAID 1

My configuration Windows 8.1 Asus Z87I Pro (Rev C2) 4x WD Red 3TB, set up as RAID10 in the Intel tool / EFI My target I want to remove 2 of the HDDs permanently from the RAID because I don't need ...
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After certain disk operations such as enumerating disks, HDD light may start flashing every second and storage subsystem hangs after sleep and resume

I'm dealing with some weird problem that's been making my computer crash. On occasion (but not always), when I perform certain disk operations (something to do with enumerating disks, as this happens ...
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