Can I transfer a Raid 0 array to a new computer?

OmegaRED · Nov 16, 2008, 12:31 PM

I just bought 2 Seagate 500 gig 7200.11 drives and put them in RAID 0. It's fast as hell and I love it.

Question is, I'm building a new computer (check my specs for details) and I wonder how will I able to transfer this array to the new computer when this one was created with the Ali chipset. I copied all my data from 4 aging drives to this one array so I could toss the old noisy and slow drives out.

My current system is buggy and only has 2 SATA slots and 1 SataII slot (which does not work) so I can't just plug in another drive and backup all my data to it.

Al_Vampyre · Nov 16, 2008, 12:59 PM

It's, unfortunately, very unlikely - unless you've gone for the same motherboard as you had the last time. Best bet is probably to pick up a USB HDD caddy and put one of your old drives in there to back things up. It'll be slow but it should work...Good Luck!

OmegaRED · Nov 16, 2008, 01:37 PM

That does solve my problem of not being able to use more than two SATA drives on my current system. Do you have any recommendations for a USB Caddy drive? Preferably something cheap since I doubt I'll use it more than once. I've got a couple of spare SATAII drives just waiting to be used.

Partizan · Nov 16, 2008, 03:50 PM

Ask someone to lend the caddy or a USB drive if you're gonna use it only once.

OmegaRED · Nov 16, 2008, 05:03 PM

I don't know anyone that would have such hardware. I'll probably just buy this, it's pretty cheap and sounds reliable enough

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Judas · Nov 16, 2008, 06:23 PM

it's touch and go with even intel ich9r to ich9r chipsets....

the only system where i was able to transfer an already built raid 0 array was when i was using the highpoint tech 360-374 controllers, different controllers and they would load up and work straight away.... quite serprising to me.

get yourself an external USB or Esata HD (Seagate Free Agent or Pro series are excellent, the esata capabilities are insane. fast as hell)

Nov 16, 2008, 12:31 PM	#1
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	Can I transfer a Raid 0 array to a new computer? I just bought 2 Seagate 500 gig 7200.11 drives and put them in RAID 0. It's fast as hell and I love it. Question is, I'm building a new computer (check my specs for details) and I wonder how will I able to transfer this array to the new computer when this one was created with the Ali chipset. I copied all my data from 4 aging drives to this one array so I could toss the old noisy and slow drives out. My current system is buggy and only has 2 SATA slots and 1 SataII slot (which does not work) so I can't just plug in another drive and backup all my data to it. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Nov 16, 2008, 12:59 PM	#2
Al_Vampyre HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Re: Can I transfer a Raid 0 array to a new computer? It's, unfortunately, very unlikely - unless you've gone for the same motherboard as you had the last time. Best bet is probably to pick up a USB HDD caddy and put one of your old drives in there to back things up. It'll be slow but it should work...Good Luck!

Nov 16, 2008, 01:37 PM	Thread Starter #3
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	Re: Can I transfer a Raid 0 array to a new computer? That does solve my problem of not being able to use more than two SATA drives on my current system. Do you have any recommendations for a USB Caddy drive? Preferably something cheap since I doubt I'll use it more than once. I've got a couple of spare SATAII drives just waiting to be used. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Nov 16, 2008, 03:50 PM	#4
Partizan Fun loving criminal Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Slovenia Posts: 1,182 Rep Power: 62 System Specs	Re: Can I transfer a Raid 0 array to a new computer? Ask someone to lend the caddy or a USB drive if you're gonna use it only once. __________________ Live and let live!

Nov 16, 2008, 05:03 PM	Thread Starter #5
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	Re: Can I transfer a Raid 0 array to a new computer? I don't know anyone that would have such hardware. I'll probably just buy this, it's pretty cheap and sounds reliable enough NCIX.com - Buy Thermaltake BlacX S 2.5/3.5IN SATA Hard Drive USB2.0 eSATA Docking Station - ST0005U In Canada. $55CDN __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs