Sometimes, you may need to clone RAID to make a backup.
This post fromMiniToolshows you how toclone RAID0, 1, and 5 to a single drive.
Note that the hardware RAID and software RAID have different cloning methods.
Why Do you’re gonna wanna Clone RAID?
There are various RAID types to meet users different needs.
RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 5 are the most common RAID types that people may use.
Their characteristics are as follows:
However, there is still a risk of data corruption.
Therefore, you may need to clone RAID.
How to do that?
you’ve got the option to refer to the following content.
How to Clone Hardware RAID
There are hardware RAID and software RAID.
These components make hardware RAID have the best performance.
Therefore, cloning hardware RAID is very simple.
The process is the same as cloning a basic disk.
Toclone a hard drive, I recommend you use MiniTool Partition Wizard.
This multifunctional software allows you torecover data from hard drive,convert MBR to GPTwithout data loss, etc.
Here is the guide.
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Step 1:Download MiniTool Partition Wizard.
If there is an operating system on the RAID disk, you should probably use the paid versions.
Step 2:Install and launch MiniTool Partition Wizard.
On the main interface, right-nudge the RAID disk and chooseCopy.
Step 3:On the pop-up window, select a target disk and clickNext.
Note that the data on the target disk will be destroyed.
If there are important files on the drive, you oughta back up them in advance.
Step 4:Review the changes.
you’ve got the option to change the disk layout and partition size here.
Then, follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 5:Click theApplybutton to execute the operation.
Dynamic disk in Disk Management is such a mechanism.
How to clone software RAID?
it’s possible for you to use MiniTool Partition Wizard.
In addition, the process to clone RAID 0, 1, and 5 is the same.
Here is the guide:
Step 1:Download MiniTool Partition Wizard.
Step 2:Install and launch this software.
On the main interface, right-hit the stripped or mirrored volume and chooseCopy Volume.
Step 3:On the pop-up window, decide where to copy.
Step 4:Edit the partition size and location.
you might keep the default option.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
