INTEL Rapid Storage Technology

 

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INTEL RST ( INTEL Rapid Storage Technology)  User Interface and Driver for INTEL  5th/6th  Generation Platforms       

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In non-RAID systems, the RST is essentially an alternate SATA AHCI controller. Intel claims that it enhances performance and power management (for the hard disks). It also offers a nice interface for disk information and status. As such, it isn't essential.

Do you need INTEL RST driver ?

You don't need this driver unless you intend to set up software RAID (fakeraid) using your motherboard's Intel chipset. If you convert to fakeraid later, install the driver on your existing system just prior to installing the new drives, so that it will be more likely to boot afterward.

Should I disable INTEL RST ?

Warning: Do not disable Optane memory in BIOS unless you have first disabled the feature in the Intel RST application in Windows, else your drive and data will be inaccessible.

Is INTEL  RST  useful ?

Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a Windows-based application that provides improved performance and reliability for computers that are equipped with SATA disks for desktop, mobile, and server platforms.

Is INTEL RST needed for SSD ?

Intel RST is not necessary since you have only one SSD running Windows.