Hi and howdy,
I'm looking for some help configuring my computer for Raid 5. I have never used Raid before, simply never cared about the redundancy, caring more for space then security.
I currently am running a P8Z77-V Deluxe motherboard with:
1 - 500GB Samsung 840 (OS and Programs) In Marvell 600 (Navy)
2 - Optical drives (DVD burners) (Blue)
3 - 3TB Seagate 7200 Drives (Data) (Navy and Grey)
2 - 2TB Seagate 5900 Drives (Data) (Blue)
Not Connected, 1 - 3TB WD Green drive, 2 - 2TB Seagate 5900 drive
I was contemplating buying two more Seagate 3TB drives to make a Raid 5 out of of the other 3TB drives replacing the 2TB drives. Is it even feasible with my current setup? I was reading on the manual that if I turned on Raid on any of the SATA ports it was a limitation that is was turned on for all.
Any help would be really appreciated, Thanks!
I'm looking for some help configuring my computer for Raid 5. I have never used Raid before, simply never cared about the redundancy, caring more for space then security.
I currently am running a P8Z77-V Deluxe motherboard with:
1 - 500GB Samsung 840 (OS and Programs) In Marvell 600 (Navy)
2 - Optical drives (DVD burners) (Blue)
3 - 3TB Seagate 7200 Drives (Data) (Navy and Grey)
2 - 2TB Seagate 5900 Drives (Data) (Blue)
Not Connected, 1 - 3TB WD Green drive, 2 - 2TB Seagate 5900 drive
I was contemplating buying two more Seagate 3TB drives to make a Raid 5 out of of the other 3TB drives replacing the 2TB drives. Is it even feasible with my current setup? I was reading on the manual that if I turned on Raid on any of the SATA ports it was a limitation that is was turned on for all.
Any help would be really appreciated, Thanks!