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Matrix RAID allows you to create two RAID volumes on a single RAID array. The two volumes can be the same type, or they can be different.
As an example, on systems with an Intel® 82801GR or Intel® 82801GH controller hub, Intel® Matrix Storage Manager allows you to create a matrix RAID configuration with three or four hard drives that utilizes RAID 0, RAID 5, or RAID 10, as well as continuing to provide the benefits of RAID 0 performance and RAID 1 protection on two hard drives.
A matrix RAID configuration with RAID 0 and RAID 5 on four hard drives provides better data protection than RAID 0, by providing one volume of RAID 5 storage where data can be protected from a single hard drive failure. Also, matrix RAID can provide greater total storage capacity and improved performance than RAID 5 alone.
Related Topics:
What combinations of matrix RAID are available?
How do I set up a system with matrix RAID?
How do I create a second volume on a RAID array (i.e. matrix RAID)?
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