Using Windows 7 to RAID HDDs

[rajsharma714]

Hello,

I installed Windows 7 on a 20GB partition on a 2TB HDD for my PC on a AMD E-350 APU motherboard.


Questions:

1) Can I use the other partition that doesn't have Windows 7 installed and RAID it with another empty HDD?

2) Will I be able to add another HDD down the road and add it to the RAID without erasing all my data without using a RAID Manager like Intel Rapid Storage?

If Yes: How can I do this?
If No: Is there a RAID Manager that I can use that will allow me to do this?

Thanks!

 

[danraies]

1) No. You RAID entire hard drives. You can RAID two HDD together and then partition the RAID if you want.

2) It depends on the RAID type. If you have two drives in a RAID1 you can add to the array (at least you can with my mobo). If you're using RAID0 you cannot add to the array without losing your data. A hardware RAID either from your motherboard or a RAID controller is your best choice. If you're going to do it from you motherboard (the best choice for enthusiasts), then you can set it all up from your BIOS.