How to Read (save) RAID 1 disc without RAID controller

[RaidNewbie1951]

Hi,

I have an MSI Pro z790-p wifi mobo.  I installed a Raid 1 pair of Seagate barracuda discs. (2TB ea).

My SSD system drive died and I am struggling to get the Raid controllers set up on a clean install of Windows 11 on a new SSD. I cannot lose the data.

I want to know how to read / mount 1 of my Seagate drives for read only so that I can back up the data to another drive (5TB portable storage disc.).

(Once done then I can try to get the Raid reinstalled but some of that data is more important than I had realized and mustn't lose it.)

I read something about the MBR being larger on the RAID disc than for a normal disc and that it is possible to exclude that data band when mounting the drive so that it can be read.  How do I do that please.

Many Thanks for your help.

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello RaidNewbie1951,

Thank you for reaching out. I understand that you would like to know how to read/save your Raid 1 disc without RAID Controller.

Since you have mentioned that you were using RAID 1, please answer the following questions:

• What are you currently using? Intel RST or a another RAID Controller utility?
• Was the operating system installed on the current RAID setup?
• What is the reason why you removed the RAID setup from your Motherboard?
• What is the current status of your RAID setup? Does it still show as RAID volume, or are the drives operating as standalone disks?

I look forward to your response!

Best Regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello RaidNewbie1951,

I wanted to check if you had the chance to review the questions I posted. Please let me know at your earliest convenience so that we can determine the best course of action to resolve this matter. 

Best regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[RobbieR_Intel]

Hello RaidNewbie1951,

I have not heard back from you so I will close this inquiry now. If you need further assistance, please submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored.

Best regards,

Robbie R.

Intel Customer Support Technician