This manual introduces the features and characteristics of Intel® Matrix Storage Manager product, and how to use this product
This manual explains how to configure and use Intel® Matrix Storage Manager, a software package that provides Serial ATA and RAID capabilities on supported Intel chipsets. It includes feature overviews, RAID level descriptions, installation steps, and management tools.
The document also details system requirements, supported operating systems, and provides a glossary of terms such as AHCI and RAID levels, helping users set up and maintain RAID arrays safely.
| RAID 0 advantage | Highest transfer rates |
|---|---|
| RAID 0 fault‑tolerance | None – data lost if one disk fails |
Supported Intel chipsets are listed on Intel’s support site (http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-020644.htm).
AHCI stands for Advanced Host Controller Interface.