Can I run RAID 5 without the PIKE card?
1487051
Yes. There is also an INtel C600 controller built in on the regular SATA ports. You just can't use SAS drives. If you want to use 15k drives then you need the PIKE 2208. The intel is not a high end controller so take that into consideration.
2049704
Correct - RAM (laptop memory) and a hard drive (3.5"). No PCI card needed unless you have specific requirements. You can do a RAID 1 configuration, but only with 2x 2.5" drives and buying a special mounting bracket (MCP-220-00044-0N). Keep in mind you'll need to be able to install via the network or temporarily hook up an external DVD drive via USB or USB memory stick. Check this specs page for more info: http://www.supermicro.com/products/system/1U/5015/SYS-5015A-EHF-D525.cfm?parts=SHOW
1944263
Use the Intel Raid Controller that is on your motherboard if you are going RAID 0, that's what I would do. I am using the card for an SSD which was perfect for my computer, big jump in performance. Not sure how it would work under RAID 0, seeing how I have never used it for that. Hope this helps.
578530
My off-the-top-of-my-head remark is that if your RAIDing is software RAID, so the jumper in the enclosure is in the JBOD position, then yes. If you used the jumper to set RAID1 in hardware then I am doubtful, because it's difficult to know whether extra information gets written to the disks that might confuse the PC. The fact that you say "PC" suggests you mean Windows and I should add I know nothing about Windows: I use my enclosure under Linux.
2166244
Yes, It is very conservative when it comes for the disks. My diskstation rejected 2 hard drives of mine that I never suspected. One of those disks died one month later. Anyway the raid config is still the best choice to avoid surprises.
1038760
yes. You would use disk utility in Mac OS. Thats how set mine up. Using RAID 0 and RAID 1.
1476793
depend on yore RAID, can be done using JBOD if you use RAID0 to RAID5 every drive/s you add will have to be its own RAID
1731448
Yes, you can just use it as a regular SATA controller, you don't have to set up RAID if you don't want to. That's how I use it.
1348753
Storage Spaces is not friendly if you have any disk errors in the future. I'd go with StableBit DrivePool myself. That's what I ordered this card for.
1430413
Unfortunately no. It only has e-Sata connections on the back. So you have to run it through the raid controller card.
2015609
Yes you can. Link to article I found. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22808/~/what-is-flex-raid-and-how-does-it-work-with-my-readynas-os-6-storage-system%3F
1496646
I don't think so. This is just a cheap alternative to more expensive RAID products.However, I think it will work on the specified chipset you mention. But definitely not in RAID mode.
1853217
Absolutely. For the how-to setup go to pcworld/pcmag/cnet and read the test reviews. Several magazines talked about how to use this device in a non-RAID configuration.
700392
This card is not capable of Hardware RAID configurations. If you were previously using your motherboard for that functionality then you will lose it when you move over your hard drives to this card. If you still want to keep some form of RAID then you could look into Software RAID. Windows 7 has this functionality built in. Just keep in mind that Software RAID does not perform as fast as Hardware RAID and I don't recommend it unless it's your only option or you just need it for data redundancy. Remember to back up your data if you are going to try and setup a Software RAID on your existing drives! Good luck. This card is not capable of Hardware RAID configurations. If you were previously using your motherboard for that functionality then you will lose it when you move over your hard drives to this card. If you still want to keep some form of RAID then you could look into Software RAID. Windows 7 has this functionality built in. Just keep in mind that Software RAID does not perform as fast as Hardware RAID and I don't recommend it unless it's your only option or you just need it for data redundancy. Remember to back up your data if you are going to try and setup a Software RAID on your existing... » Read More This card is not capable of Hardware RAID configurations. If you were previously using your motherboard for that functionality then you will lose it when you move over your hard drives to this card. If you still want to keep some form of RAID then you could look into Software RAID. Windows 7 has this functionality built in. Just keep in mind that Software RAID does not perform as fast as Hardware RAID and I don't recommend it unless it's your only option or you just need it for data redundancy. Remember to back up your data if you are going to try and setup a Software RAID on your existing drives! Good luck. « Show Less
2049702
Yes, the RAM is SO-DIMM 200 Pin (Laptop Ram). Not sure what you mean by PCI card, the system has everything you need without expansion. The internal SATA controller can be used for raid 1 but you may have to "modify" the case the fit the second drive.
1763765
You can use either 4-pin or 6-pin cables with this card. Use whatever cable fits the hard drive. I use a 6-pin cable tp connect my DROBO external RAID system.
284652
You might get away with it . I ran one on 850. These cards are very power hungry.