Features And Benefits Summary - Nvidia ForceWare Software User's Manual

having to go through multiple steps. The migrating feature gives the user an
upgradeable option to manage storage easily.
• Hot Plug Array
A nice flexibility feature is the ability to move MediaShield RAID arrays from one
nForce system to another. Since most nForce systems support SATA hot plug
capability, you can add/remove a RAID array even while the system is running. This is
done using the Hot Plug Array wizard.

Features and Benefits Summary

Features
Spare Drive and Dedicated Drive
Support
Bootable RAID
Migrating
Disk Failure Identification
Hot Plug Array
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Benefits
• Allows the user to dedicate a "spare" disk as a hot
standby in the event of a array failure.
• Offers additional protection in case of a failure in a
mirrored array.
• Supports the use of a RAID drive for loading the
operating system at power up for optimal performance
• Allows the user to upgrade for more performance,
security, and capacity.
• Allows the user to change the current state of a disk/
array to another array with a one step process called
"migrating", without losing any data during the
configuration change.
• Notifies the user when a disk fails and indicates which
one to replace
• Allows the user to safely add a drive to the array when
needed.
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