Intel RST driver for Windows systems
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) Driver, developed by Intel Corporation, provides support for configuring RAID 0/1/5/10 and enabling features such as Intel® Optane™ memory acceleration on compatible Intel platforms. The officially supported driver version for 10th and 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors is 18.7.6.1010.3, and it is compatible with Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 11 x64 operating systems.
Installation is handled through the SetupRST.exe installer, which not only deploys the Intel RST driver but also initiates the installation of the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application from the Microsoft Store, ensuring users can fully manage and utilize the available storage features.
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports the configuration of RAID arrays for compatible SATA hard drives and solid-state drives, allowing users to manage these devices through Intel’s storage driver infrastructure. These RAID configurations can provide striping or redundancy capabilities depending on the selected RAID level. While Intel describes the purpose of the driver and the supported features, it does not make claims regarding guaranteed improvements in system performance or reliability.
RAID configuration support for SATA drives
Focused and effective for Intel storage management
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology offers a dependable foundation for managing storage on supported Intel platforms, bringing together RAID configuration capabilities and integration with Intel® Optane™ memory features. Its streamlined installation process and compatibility with modern Windows systems make it a practical choice for users who want an Intel-backed solution for organizing and maintaining their system’s storage architecture.
Pros
- Supports RAID configuration
- Works with Intel® Optane™
- Compatible with Windows 10/11
- Official Intel driver
Cons
- No performance guarantees
- Requires supported hardware
