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How can I use 2x SSD as Raid 0 (Upgrade)

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if you know any tutorial teaching how to make a RAID 0 with 2x SSD.

Currently I have one 500GB Samsung 850 EVO with OS X High Sierra (last version) installed and the original HDD I'm using as backup HD. After place the 2x SSD I'll need to reinstall the OS X?

I heard that if I remove the HDD from its original place the fans go loud. So its just a matter of place?

**I mentioned the Samsung SSD because I already got one Installed, probably I'll use a similar for the RAID 0.

Anyway, if anyone can help me by sending tutorial links with informations, images and tools needed for the exchange, I will be very grateful.

My specs:

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2428

Model A1311 / Mid 2011 / 2.7 GHz Core i5 2500s Processor / 32GB RAM

Best regards,

Johnny

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Sell your system and buy a iMac Pro ;-}

You can’t make a real RAID here as the I/O’s between the HD SATA port and the blade SSD are not the same data rate. If it were they you could do it!

The best you can do is create a Fusion Drive. How to make your own Fusion Drive

Here’s a good read on the Apple blade SSD’s and their data rates compared to SATA The Ultimate Guide to Apple’s Proprietary SSDs

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Would be nice to get the iMac Pro, but costs a lot here in Brazil! haha.

I thought about selling mine but I'm not sure about his prices. He is 7 years old already. I don't know if it would last long in someone else's hands.

Btw I'll check the links you sent. Thanks Dan!

Cya!

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