A method and apparatus for implementing RAID through control of the IO channels
on the motherboard is provided. One exemplary method locates IO channels on a motherboard.
Next, the IO channels on the motherboard are controlled where the IO channels are
configured to communicate with a storage media. Then the storage media associated
with the IO channels is managed as a RAID. Some notable advantages of the discussed
methods and apparatuses include the simplicity of implementing the host based RAID
through existing infrastructure contained within a computing system. Additionally,
the added benefits of improving reliability and system performance associated with
a RAID subsystem are made available in a cost effective manner because most of
already existing infrastructure.
