Resources for Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC)
Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) combines the data-protection features of RAID with the high-performance of NVMe SSDs, all without the need for a traditional RAID host bus adapter (HBA).
Learn more about Intel® VROC in the below articles, as well as in the Intel® VROC product page.
Click or the topic for details:
What is Intel® VROC?
| Overview of Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Description of Intel® VROC and differences from traditional RAID solutions |
| Is Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) a software or hardware RAID solution? Description of key elements that make Intel® VROC a hybrid RAID solution |
| What is the Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) hardware key? Information about the Intel® VROC hardware key, where to get it, and its usage to enable full Intel® VROC features |
| What are the different Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) SKUs? List of available SKUs to use Intel® VROC |
| Difference Between Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Other RAID Management Solutions Features offered by Intel® VROC that are not available in other RAID management solutions such as Microsoft Storage Spaces* or Linux* MD RAID |
| Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Enterprise (Intel® RSTe) Consolidation With Intel® VROC 6.0, both NVMe* RAID and SATA RAID solutions are under a single Intel® VROC name. The name Intel® RSTe is now obsolete. |
Intel® VROC compatibility
| Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Supported Configurations This document provides the SSD, OS, and configurations supported by Intel® VROC. |
| Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Supported Platforms Consult your server or workstation provider for an Intel VROC-capable server. |
| What Solid State Drives (SSDs) Does Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Support? Guidance to confirm current SSDs supported by Intel® VROC |
| Tested Operating Systems for Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) on Intel® Server Boards Lists tested operating systems for Intel® VROC on Intel® Server Boards. |
| Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Support on X299 Explains Intel® VROC support on X299 systems. |
Intel® VROC features
| What Is RAID 5 Write Hole (RWH) Protection in Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC)? Explains the Intel® VROC feature RWH. |
| What is LED management in Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC)? Information about how LED management works in Intel® VROC |
Intel® VROC performance
| Intel® VROC Comparative Performance Guide Provides the file for the Intel® VROC Comparative Performance Guide. |
| RAID Performance Analysis on Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Provides RAID performance analysis of Intel® VROC on Windows* and Linux*.. |
Intel® VROC user guides and manuals
| Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU User Guide User guides for Intel® VROC on Windows*, Linux* and ESXi* |
| Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Upgrade Key Installation Guide Installation guide for the Intel® VROC Upgrade Key |
| Setup of Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) with Ubuntu* 18.04.3 and 18.04.4 LTS Servers User guide for setup of Intel® VROC with Ubuntu* 18.04.3 LTS server |
| Intel® VROC Integrated Caching User Information and Solutions Guides Release notes for Intel® VROC Integrated Caching, with quick start guide and sample solutions pre-validated for performance improvements by Intel |
| Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU RAID Scaling This guide shows actual Intel® VROC scaling data and lists some tips to optimize storage performance for scaling. |
| High-End Desktop RAID Solutions for Enthusiasts and Gamers Presents solutions brief on high-end desktop RAID solutions for enthusiasts and gamers. |
| Looking for technical support? | Refer to Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Technical Support for End Users |
