Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) User Guide for Windows*
Content Type: Product Information & Documentation | Article ID: 000094004 | Last Reviewed: 02/14/2025
Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) is an enterprise RAID solution that unleashes the performance of NVMe* SSDs. Intel® VROC is enabled by a feature in Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors called Intel® Volume Management Device (Intel® VMD), an integrated controller inside the CPU PCIe root complex. NVMe* SSDs are directly connected to the CPU, allowing the full performance potential of fast storage devices to be realized. Intel® VROC enables these benefits without the complexity, cost, and power consumption of traditional hardware RAID host bus adapter (HBA) cards placed between the drives and the CPU.
| What you should know about the Intel® VROC package | System vendors may customize the Intel® VROC package for their specific platforms. Reference your OEM for a full list of available feature sets. If any of the information referenced here conflicts with the support information provided by the platform OEM, the platform documentation and configurations take precedence. Customers should always contact the place of purchase or the system/software manufacturer with support questions about their specific hardware or software configuration. See more information in Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Technical Support for End Customers. |
This User Guide describes the generic Intel® VROC features and functionality in the Windows* environment, including the information required to manage RAID volumes from the Intel® VROC Graphical User Interface (GUI) application for Windows*, as well as a product overview, installation process, RAID management, troubleshooting and others.
| Intel® VROC 9.1 | This information is up to date for the Intel® VROC 9.1 release. |
Learn about Intel® VROC core capabilities and advantages. Explore the new features introduced in the latest version and the configuration details that can enable you to tailor Intel® VROC to meet your specific storage and system requirements.
New to Intel® VROC? Explore this Overview of Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) to learn more about its features and benefits.
Check the Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Release Notes for Windows* to discover the new features, known and resolved issues in each release, and current limitations in Windows* environments.
Refer to the Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Supported Configurations to learn about Intel® VROC licensing, compatible hardware, operating systems, and more.
Follow a step-by-step guide on how to set up and use Intel® VROC on a Windows* system. From installation procedures to initial configuration, you will learn how to effectively deploy Intel® VROC to manage your storage needs.
Learn how to set up and manage RAID volumes from the Pre-Operating System (Pre-OS) environment in the Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Pre-Operating System (Pre-OS) Getting Started Guide.
Learn how to set up and manage RAID volumes using the Intel® VROC Graphical User Interface (GUI) application in the Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Graphical User Interface (GUI) Getting Started Guide.
Learn about the Intel® VROC trial period available in Windows* environments in Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Trial Period in Windows* Environments.
Learn how to create, modify, and monitor RAID arrays using the Intel® VROC interface.
Review the process of RAID volume creation using the Intel® VROC GUI in Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) RAID Volume Creation Using the Intel® VROC Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Review the process of RAID volume deletion using the Intel® VROC GUI in Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) RAID Volume Deletion Using the Intel® VROC Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Review the process to create a matrix RAID configuration using the Intel® VROC GUI in Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) Matrix RAID Configuration Using the Intel® VROC Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Learn how you can quickly identify and address issues to ensure your Intel® VROC setup runs smoothly.
Learn how to troubleshoot common issues with Intel® VROC in Windows* environments in Troubleshooting Tips for Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) in Windows* Environments.