# About This Guide

## Intel® VROC for Linux Guide Overview

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring and managing Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) RAID volumes on NVMe drives controlled by the Intel® Volume Management Device (Intel® VMD).

On Linux\* systems, mdadm is the primary tool used to work with Intel VROC arrays. This guide focuses specifically on mdadm tasks for Intel VROC, including:

* Creating RAID volumes
* Managing existing arrays
* Monitoring array health and status

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Note: This guide applies only to platforms with Intel-supported chipsets and Linux distributions.
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Note: It covers Intel VROC software configuration only. It does not include generic mdadm usage or third-party RAID implementations.
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Pro Tip: Keep this guide open while performing configuration tasks. It’s designed as a practical reference for system setup and maintenance.
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### Who this guide is for

This guide is written for IT professionals who:

* Have basic knowledge of Linux operating systems and server hardware
* Need to deploy or maintain Intel® VROC-based storage solutions
* Are new to BIOS-level RAID setup or NVMe RAID administration

If you’re familiar with Linux but new to VROC, this guide helps bridge the gap between foundational knowledge and hands-on server deployment.

### What you'll learn

This guide will teach you how to confidently deploy and manage Intel® VROC RAID in Linux\*. It covers everything from understanding supported RAID levels and configuring arrays in pre-OS, to installing drivers and tools, creating and managing RAID volumes in Linux, enabling advanced features, and monitoring system health with logging and LED management.


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