Chapter 7: Installing A Raid System; The Intel Matrix Storage Manager (Raid) - NCR RealPOS 70XRT User Manual

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Chapter 7:

The Intel Matrix Storage Manager (RAID)

Installing a RAID System
Installing a RAID System
The Intel® Matrix Storage Technology provides new levels of protection, performance, and
upgradeability for the 7459 platform. Whether using one or multiple hard drives, you can take
advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption. When using more than one
drive you can have additional protection against data loss in the event of hard drive failure.
Valuable digital memories are protected against a hard drive failure when the system is
configured for any one of three fault-tolerant RAID levels: RAID 1, 5 or 10. By seamlessly
storing copies of data on one or more additional hard drives, any hard drive can fail without
data loss or system downtime. When the failed drive is removed and a replacement hard drive
is installed, data fault tolerance is easily restored.
Matrix RAID
For those users who wish to combine the benefits of two RAID levels, Matrix RAID is the
solution. When using two hard drives, Matrix RAID permits RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions to
be combined, where critical files can be stored on RAID 1, and RAID 0 can be used for non-
critical items such as software.
The RAID circuitry is located on the Motherboard. The necessary drivers are included in the
NCR Gold Images. You can configure either a RAID Mirrored or RAID Striping Volume.
For more information about The Intel Matrix Storage Manager see the Intel® web site.
RAID systems for the RealPOS 70
(7403-K262). This kit contains two 80GB SATA hard disk drive and HDD brackets.
1. Install the primary HDD in the 7403.
2. Load the NCR Gold Drive.
3. Install the second hard disk drive in the terminal (hot plug).
4. Run the Matrix Storage Manager.
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