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What is Matrix RAID?

Matrix RAID (Two Volumes Per Array)
Intel innovation continues with the introduction of Matrix RAID, which combines the benefits of RAID 0 performance and RAID 1 protection on two hard drives. For example, games and video editing can benefit from improved performance by being stored on a RAID 0 volume while valuable personal photos and financial records can be better protected from a drive failure by being stored on the RAID 1 volume.

Matrix RAID provides better data protection than RAID 0 by providing a volume of RAID 1 storage, where data can be protected from a single hard drive failure. Additionally, Matrix RAID provides a greater total storage capacity and improved performance over what is provided by RAID 1 alone.



Minimum Disks: 2
Advantage: Combines benefits of RAID 0 and RAID 1 on two hard drives.
Data Protection: Data stored on the RAID 1 volume is redundant, and can still be accessed in the event of a hard drive failure.
Application: Matrix RAID is an option for advanced users who desire increased capacity and performance while still protecting some data from a hard drive failure.

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IntelŽ Matrix Storage Manager

Solution ID: CS-012525
Date Created: 14-Jun-2004
Last Modified: 16-Apr-2008
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