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Create a RAID 0 (stripped) array using the Western Digital serial ATA RAID controller and two serial ATA drives.

Note: A RAID 0 array is not fault tolerant. It is recommended that you backup any important data that you decide to store on the array.

To create a RAID 0 array please follow the steps below:

1. With the computer powered off, follow the instructions for installing the RAID controller correctly and connect both Serial ATA hard drives to the controller.
2. Boot your computer with the controller and drives already installed.
3. Watch your boot screens for a prompt that will ask you to press the Control and F keys at the same time to enter the Fastbuild utility and

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1. Speed (RAID 0)

Set in high-performance mode (also called striped mode or RAID 0) the storage system gives you the power you need when you’re:

• Designing huge graphics and need a lightning-fast Photoshop scratch space.
• Recording large DV files while maintaining clean audio performance.
• Editing DV or HD video and want a smooth work flow with no dropped frames.
• Rendering complex 3D objects or special effects.
• Performing disk-intensive database operations.
• Driven to be the first geek on your block with a computer so fast it blows your
  socks off.

Why is RAID 0 so fast? It’s a bit complicated, but suffice it to say that two or more

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1. RAID 0 Data Recovery FAQ:

Q: What is a “RAID 0″ configuration?
A: A RAID 0 (zero) volume set is a group of hard disk drives that are combined and accessed together based on a pre-defined configuration to allow for “data striping” across multiple drives. The term “RAID” refers to a “Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or Independent) Disks”. RAID 0 drive sets are also described as “striped without parity” and “non-redundant” volumes.

Q: What is meant by the term “disk striping”?
A: Within a disk striping (RAID 0) volume, information will be written evenly , or “striped”, over at least 2 (if not more) disk drives.

Q: How many drives are needed for a RAID 0 volume?
A: To…

RAID
Redundant Array of Independent Disks, a collection of two or more disks working together in an array. Mylex RAID controllers implement this technology to connect up to 15 SCSI devices per channel. The different forms of RAID implementation are known as “RAID levels.” See also Berkeley RAID Levels, Disk Array, and RAID Levels.

The system manager or integrator selects the appropriate RAID level for a system. This decision will be based on which of the following are to be emphasized:

• Disk Capacity

• Data Availability (redundancy or fault tolerance)

• Disk Performance

RAID Adapters
See RAID Controller

RAID Advisory Board (RAB)
An association of companies whose primary intention is to standardize RAID storage systems. Mylex…