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l_zheng101
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I want to try a project where I set up a bunch of 128 gb usb drives on a usb hub and run them in raid 0. Is this even possible?

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23 hours ago, l_zheng101 said:

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Hey there :)

The fellow Captain showed you a good example on how this can be done.
Generally the USB connection doesn't allow RAID arrays due to the hot-swapping options of the BUS. However, if you remove the flag you might be able to create an array through Disk Management.

May I ask what is the purpose of the project?

Captain_WD.

If this helped you, like and choose it as best answer - you might help someone else with the same issue. ^_^
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On 3/8/2016 at 9:25 AM, Captain_WD said:

 

Hey there :)

The fellow Captain showed you a good example on how this can be done.
Generally the USB connection doesn't allow RAID arrays due to the hot-swapping options of the BUS. However, if you remove the flag you might be able to create an array through Disk Management.

May I ask what is the purpose of the project?

Captain_WD.

Just to try something new and interesting. I won't be storing any important data on the array just junk and useless applications I don't use anymore. If the project fails, I won't lose anything important, 

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5 hours ago, l_zheng101 said:

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Fair enough :) Do try the things above and post back with some results! 
You can either use a hub that supports that or look for a way to do that with the ports on your motherboard/case. :)

Captain_WD.

If this helped you, like and choose it as best answer - you might help someone else with the same issue. ^_^
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