HP EliteBook 8770w RAID User Manual page 15

volume) for maximum storage capacity while simultaneously delivering an enhanced system
performance experience.
NOTE: Intel Smart Response Technology caching is implemented as a single drive-letter solution.
No additional drive letter is required for the SSD device used as a cache. Typically, SRT is enabled
from the factory, and no further user configuration is required. SRT is not supported when used with
SSD or SED drives.
NOTE: If you add a hard drive and intend to set a RAID volume, you must temporarily disable SRT.
RAID volumes (i.e. – RAID 0, RAID 1, etc.) cannot be created if SRT is enabled. Disable SRT to
create the desired RAID volume. After temporarily disabling SRT, you must reenable SRT. If you
intend to reinstall the software image, SRT must first be disabled. You must select Set to Available
before reinstalling the operating system and associated software.
To temporarily disable SRT:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
2. Click Disable acceleration under the Accelerate tab. Wait for the acceleration mode to
complete to 100%.
IMPORTANT: You must temporarily disable SRT when changing RAID modes. Make the change
and then reenable the SRT. Failure to temporarily disable this feature will prevent you from creating
or changing RAID volumes.
NOTE: To remove the SSD mSATA module from the computer or to use it for data storage space,
you must select Reset to Available.
To enable SRT:
1. Select Start > All Programs > Intel > Rapid Storage Technology.
2. Click the Accelerate icon and then click Select device.
3. Select the SSD size to be allocated for the cache memory.
NOTE: It is recommended to use the maximum size. Any remaining space on the SSD may be
used for data storage using the simple data single disk.
4. Select the hard drive (or RAID volume) to be accelerated.
NOTE: It is highly recommended to accelerate the system volume or system disk for maximum
performance.
5. Select the acceleration mode, and then click OK. The recommended setting is Maximized
mode, which is acceleration optimized for input/output performance.
The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View.
NOTE: When replacing or reimaging a hard drive, you must clear the cache to prevent a data
conflict with information stored in cache memory. To clear the cache, select Start > All
Programs > Intel > Rapid Storage Technology. Click the Accelerate icon, and then click
Reset to available to clear the cache.
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