HDD RAID Configuration
HDD RAID Configuration
Hey! You're setting up a solid build with a 500 GB WD HDD and an 180 GB old laptop drive. To combine both into one Drive of 680 GB, you should add the 180 GB drive to your existing 500 GB HDD. Keep the C Drive as an M.2 80 GB SSD for its speed. Just ensure the total storage meets your needs and check compatibility before finalizing. Let me know if you need more details!
It won't function that way. You'll reach a maximum of 360 GB in RAID 0, since the smaller drive sets the limit for the array. The remaining 500 Gb will appear as another partition. You're unsure about JBOD—you might explore it, but it won't offer the performance or security benefits of RAID 0 and 1.
Hello there MO5549, to combine your drives you must configure a JBOD Span instead of the standard RAID setup. Keep in mind that if one drive fails, retrieving data from the others becomes challenging—having a backup is essential. If you share more details about your PC (motherboard, BIOS, etc.), I can offer specific advice on setting it up. Hope this assists, Captain_WD.
It's still developing. I'm thinking about setting up MSI Z97 gaming 7 with an Intel Core i7-4790k, 8 GB RAM, EVGA GTX 660, and SuperNova 850W power supply. I don't know much about the BIOS yet.
According to MSI's website, the MSI Click BIOS 4 is available for download at the provided link. Based on its specifications, JBOD should function properly with the right configurations. For more detailed guidance, reaching out to MSI support would be advisable.