Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device | 228 | 1380 | 703 | 253 | 399.88 | 253.41 | 0.16 | 0.06 |
| Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device | 128 | 977 | 772 | 41 | 59.57 | 24.09 | 5.35 | 0.41 |
| Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device | 1000 | 247 | 130 | 101 | 2.11 | 1.45 | 7.55 | 2.49 |
| Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device | 1000 | 206 | 98 | 103 | 2.40 | 1.71 | 7.00 | 1.64 |
The measurement of the Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device should be used.
Intel RAID 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device refers to a RAID configuration provided by Intel RAID technology and based on RAID level 1. RAID 1 is also known as "mirroring" and is a commonly used method for achieving data security and redundancy. This RAID level ensures that data is written to two or more hard disks simultaneously, creating an exact copy (mirror) of the data on each hard disk.
Here is a detailed description of the Intel RAID 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device, including technical details, features and application areas:
1. Description
The Intel RAID 1 Volume is a RAID configuration implemented using Intel RAID Management Technology. RAID 1 mirrors data across two or more hard drives to ensure data security. If one hard drive fails, the data on the remaining hard drives remains intact and operations can continue without data loss. This is commonly used in environments that require high availability and data integrity.
2. Technical details
- RAID level: RAID 1 (mirroring)
- Interface: SCSI or SATA (depending on the hard drives used)
- Minimum number of hard drives: 2
- Maximum number of hard drives: Depends on the controller configuration and the RAID controller used
- Data redundancy: Yes (data is mirrored across all hard drives in the RAID 1 volume)
- Fault tolerance: High fault tolerance because the data is mirrored on multiple hard disks
- Performance: Read speed can be improved because data can be read from multiple hard drives; write speed is equivalent to the speed of a single hard drive because data is written to all hard drives simultaneously
- Capacity: The capacity of the RAID 1 volume is equal to the capacity of the smallest disk in the array multiplied by the number of mirrors. For example, two 1 TB disks in a RAID 1 array have a usable capacity of 1 TB.
3. Functions
- Data Redundancy: RAID 1 provides full mirroring of data, meaning that an exact copy of the data exists on each hard drive. This protects against data loss in the event of hard drive failure.
- High availability: In the event of a hard drive failure, the RAID 1 volume remains available because the data on the remaining hard drives is intact.
- Fault tolerance: If a hard drive fails, the RAID 1 array can continue to operate until the failed hard drive is replaced.
- Easy Recovery: The recovery process is straightforward as the system automatically mirrors the data to the new hard drive after replacing the failed hard drive.
- Monitoring and Management: Intel RAID controllers provide tools to monitor and manage the RAID array, including monitoring status, performing checks, and managing rebuild operations.
4. Areas of application
- Critical Business Applications: RAID 1 is ideal for applications where data integrity and availability are of utmost importance, such as databases, email servers, and financial applications.
- System Drives: Commonly used for the main operating system and applications to ensure that the system continues to operate in the event of hard drive failure.
- Databases and web servers: For environments where high availability and data redundancy are required to maintain operations even in the event of hardware failures.
- Backup and Archiving Systems: Although RAID 1 should not be considered a backup solution, it provides an additional layer of security for important data.
5. Advantages
- High data security: By mirroring the data on multiple hard drives, RAID 1 offers a high level of protection against data loss.
- Ease of Implementation: RAID 1 is relatively easy to configure and manage, especially with Intel RAID management tools.
- Improved reading speed: Reading speed can be improved because data can be read from multiple hard drives at the same time.
- Failure prevention: In case of hard drive failure, operation can continue without data loss.
6. Disadvantages
- Cost: Since data is stored on multiple hard drives, RAID 1 requires twice the amount of storage space compared to the usable capacity, resulting in higher costs.
- Write speed: The write speed corresponds to the speed of a single hard drive because the data must be written to all hard drives at the same time.
- Not a backup replacement: RAID 1 does not provide a complete backup solution. It protects against hardware failures, but not against data corruption or accidental deletion.
7. Summary
The Intel RAID 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device is a RAID 1 configuration based on Intel RAID technology that mirrors data across multiple hard disks to ensure data security and high availability. With the ability to detect and recover from errors, RAID 1 provides high fault tolerance and easy recovery from hard disk damage. It is particularly suitable for critical applications where data integrity is critical. Despite the increased cost and limitations in terms of write speed, RAID 1 provides a reliable solution for protecting important data.
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Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device.
The Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.