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How to Setup RAID 1 on Windows 11
Use this high speed, more storage array with Windows
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Updated onOctober 30, 2023
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Windows 11 came with stringent requirements, and it would be a bummer to lose your hard drive and data after struggling tooth and nail to acquire that storage. Well, we have good news that can help cushion you from a hard drive failure.
With built-in Windows tools, you can copy all your data from one drive to another. This way, if one drive fails, you can mirror and reconstruct the original data on a replacement drive.
Can Windows 11 do RAID? Thanks to the Windows Storage Spaces feature, you can perform a RAID on your Windows 11. This feature allows you to create multiple virtual disks using hard drives directly attached to your computer with no degradation in performance.
Benefits of a RAID:
How do I configure RAID in Windows 11?
Hardware Requirements for a RAID setup:
1. By using the Settings app
Remember toback up all your filesbefore you embark on this exercise.
2. By using Disk Management settings
3. By using the Control Panel
4. By using the Command Prompt
You can achieve the same using the PowerShell command. Alternatively, you canconsider using RAID softwareif these steps are too lengthy.
What do the differentRAID levels mean?
This is just an overview of the different RAIDs, but for acomplete scoop on all RAID levels, check out our detailed article. If you can’t decide which version to use, we suggest reading our guide onRAID 0 vs RAID 1to learn about the differences between the two.
When you use RAID properly, you will create a virtual drive that can handle the failure of a disk drive or set of disks without interrupting the operation of your system. And the beauty of it all is that it is not only limited to your HDD, as you can alsoRAID external drives.
Let us know what method you found easy to follow in the comment section below.
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Claire Moraa
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Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
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