Does this support simple RAID0 with two identical drives? I don't want/need HyperDuo is any other weird features.
579275
It supports RAID 0 with excellent performance. That is my current configuration. Note that there is no fault tolerance with RAID 0 so you need to regularly backup your data.
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.
735279
I'm only using the one drive it came with right now. It might have software raid. You can ask the seller via their support link at deepdiscountservers.com.
968533
This something I do not know.. I have 2 x 2TB in mine set up as Raid 1 so they image each other. I also received my first one that was defective, but after using Zyxel's RMA and replacement under warranty, the second one I received is working fine.
923996
No. This card has no RAID functionality. You need to find a card that offers RAID 1, which is drive mirroring, to do what you're looking to do.
1731447
Yes, you can use with a single drive or multiple drives. They do not have to be in a RAID configuration. That is optional.
434527
This is not a RAID controller. This is a SAS expander. It works in conjunction with a separate SAS controller card, like the IBM M1015.
327454
That's the way it's designed to work. Otherwise, there's no point to having a RAID array and you might as well sync two hard drives. I own this enclosure and like it very much but I've not experienced a hard drive failure yet so I have no personal experience. Apparently, Mr. Morrissey does. I do not think the drives necessarily have to be identical, but the RAID array will end up being the size of the smaller hard drive.I would also note that the StarTech enclosure does not support RAID 5 (only 0 and 1) so Showman's RAID 5 could not have been in this StarTech enclosure.
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If you want to utilize hyperduo (ssd drives combined with hdd) you need to use the proprietary software or the software from Marvell for this specific raid controller. if you are not mixing drive types/capacity, and want to utilize software raid, I don't see why you couldn't don't use another raid software. The four drives will show up as separate so there shouldn't be any problems. However, hardware raid is usually preferred for better results.
91777
You can configure the drive however you like (raid 1 or 0) and it works stand-alone or daisy chained. It's a very flexible and reliable drive.
506902
Yes. It will allow a single drive. When you add the second one, hopefully identical in size, you can choose to add it as more capacity or as a RAID. If a RAID, then the DS will create a second copy of the first and significantly increased the system reliability.
104429
Yeah, most likely. I've used a variety of drives since I've owned it, some listed as "supported" and others not. All have worked fine. The only thing I'd recommend doing is checking the Synology Raid Calc to make sure you get it set up with the specific RAID you want to maximize space: https://www.synology.com/en-us/support/RAID_calculator
800516
Can you run RAID that way? Id like to install 2 2TB drives, for large capacity RAID.
1541879
It depends how you want to use it. In Raid 0 it will work, but in Raid 1 it will not work.
754617
I have one of these set up with standard drives and am able to run two VMs at the same time easily. I assume that SSDs would make it a bit faster though.
1965736
Depends on the configuration... If you don't change the RAID setup, it should be faster than a single 4 TB drive because it distributes the writing and reading across the two drives.
578527
Yes it will work with RAID 1, as both drives have identical data and each can be read separately.