Introduction, Terminology – chiliGREEN Home Server: Intel Rapid Storage Technology User Manual
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Introduction
The purpose of this document is to enable a user to properly set up and configure a system using Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology. It provides steps for set up and configuration, as well as a brief overview on Intel® Rapid
Storage Technology features.
The information in this document is relevant only on systems with a supported Intel chipset and a supported
operating system.
Supported Intel chipset and operating system information is available at the
Note: The majority of the information in this document is related to either software configuration or hardware
integration. Intel is not responsible for the software written by third party vendors or the implementation of
Intel components in the products of third party manufacturers.
Customers should always contact the place of purchase or system/software manufacturer with support
questions about their specific hardware or software configuration.
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Terminology
Term
Description
AHCI
Advanced Host Controller Interface: an interface specification that allows
the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as Native
Command Queuing, native hot plug, and power management.
Continuous Update
Policy
When a recovery volume is using this policy, data on the master drive is
copied to the recovery drive automatically as long as both drives are
connected to the system.
Intel® Rapid Storage
Technology Option ROM
A code module built into the system BIOS that provides boot support for
RAID volumes as well as a user interface for configuring and managing
RAID volumes.
Master Drive
The hard drive that is the designated source drive in a recovery
volume.
Matrix RAID
Two independent RAID volumes within a single RAID array.
Member
A hard drive used within a RAID array.