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OK thanks, that's really helpful.<br />
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So to clarify, if I buy a new motherboard with the same RAID chipset, I should be able to plug in the drives and have the array detected automatically?<br />
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Backing up is another option, thanks, but for 240gb it wouldn't be trivial.<br />
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Simon.
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OK thanks, that's really helpful.

So to clarify, if I buy a new motherboard with the same RAID chipset, I should be able to plug in the drives and have the array detected automatically?

Backing up is another option, thanks, but for 240gb it wouldn't be trivial.

Simon.

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The same chipset should be sufficient, but if this is crucial data, there's no such thing as too much backup. &nbsp;All seasoned technical people know that what should work and what actually does, due to unforseen circumstances, may not be the same, and it's always good to have plan B.
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The same chipset should be sufficient, but if this is crucial data, there's no such thing as too much backup.  All seasoned technical people know that what should work and what actually does, due to unforseen circumstances, may not be the same, and it's always good to have plan B.

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Hi...<br />
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Just wondering what happens to a RAID 0 array when you (a) move the drives to a new computer, or (b) replace the motherboard (and it's onboard RAID controller) with another one. &nbsp;<br />
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Will the new RAID controller be aware that the drives are in an array? &nbsp;Can you tell it that the drives are already in an array? &nbsp;When I setup my drives in the RAID setup I only remember settings for creating and removing arrays.<br />
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I want to make sure that if I ever upgrade my computer or motherboard that I won't lose all my data! &nbsp;And is this affected by the brand of motherboard/controller (eg. moving from Gigabyte mobo to an ASUS)?<br />
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Simon.
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Hi...

Just wondering what happens to a RAID 0 array when you (a) move the drives to a new computer, or (b) replace the motherboard (and it's onboard RAID controller) with another one.  

Will the new RAID controller be aware that the drives are in an array?  Can you tell it that the drives are already in an array?  When I setup my drives in the RAID setup I only remember settings for creating and removing arrays.

I want to make sure that if I ever upgrade my computer or motherboard that I won't lose all my data!  And is this affected by the brand of motherboard/controller (eg. moving from Gigabyte mobo to an ASUS)?

Simon.

Migrating a RAID 0 array

A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for use at a single location due to its size and power requirements, usually by one person. The most common configuration has a case that houses the power supply, motherboard, disk storage (usually one or more hard disk drives and optical disc drives); a keyboard and mouse for input; and computer monitor and printer for output. The case may be oriented horizontally and placed atop a desk or vertically and placed underneath or beside a desk.