can i use the intel m.2 750 1.2 tb pcie ssd and the m.2 model # SSDPE2MW012T4M2 in raid 0 on the rampage 5 extreme 10 with the 6950X

[mpoet1]

can i use the intel m.2 750 1.2 tb pcie ssd and the m.2 model # SSDPE2MW012T4M2 in raid 0 on the rampage 5 extreme 10 with the 6950X or do i have to get both of the ones that look like ssds

[idata]

Hello KillerSystems,

We understand you would like to know if it is possible to do RAID 0 with the Intel® SSD 750 Series in the Asus* Rampage V Edition 10.

First, we would like to let you know that the use of an M.2 slot for NVMe* SSD's depends on the Computer Manufacturer. The 750's are PCIe* NVMe* drives and they are available in two different form factors:

- 2.5 inch: that normally is connected to the PC using a U.2 compatible connector (some motherboards may use a M.2 to U.2 adapter).

- Add-in-card, Half-height, half length. It uses a Single slot x4 connector.

http://ark.intel.com/products/series/79678/Intel-SSD-750-Series http://ark.intel.com/products/series/79678/Intel-SSD-750-Series

http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/product-specifications/ssd-750-spec.pdf http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/product-specifications/ssd-750-spec.pdf

In regards to RAID, to our knowledge the Intel® X99 chipset does not perform RAID with NVMe* drives, since the drives are mapped to the CPU. You might want to confirm with http://www.asus.com/us/support/ Asus* Support about this, since this configuration may vary between motherboards.

To do RAID with NVMe* SSD's, you need the drives to be mapped to the chipset, or to a storage controller that supports this feature.For example, motherboards with Intel® Z710 Chipset or newer may have specific U.2 connectors, or PCIe* Slots mapped to the chipset, which allows RAID using Intel® Rapid Storage Technology.

Regards,

Jonathan

[mpoet1]

I have both form factors the pcie and the 2.5inch ssd type that hooks up to the u.2 slot

[idata]

Hello,

Using the two form factors of the Intel® SSD 750 Series is a valid configuration.As mentioned before, there is a possible limitation regarding RAID support. To our knowledge, motherboards based on the Intel® X99 chipset, such as the Asus* ROG Rampage V Edition 10, are not capable of performing RAID with NVME* drives, therefore, we advise you to confirm with http://www.asus.com/us/support/ Asus Support if your motherboad supports what you are trying to achieve.If the storage controller cannot do RAID with NVME* SSD's, you can always perform software RAID with the OS, however, this is not possible with bootable drives.Regards,Jonathan

[idata]

Hello,

We haven't received any reply to our last message. Let us know in case you have any further questions.Regards,Jonathan