What is "Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology" service related to IAStorDataMgrSvc.exe?

"Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology" is a Windows 8 service that provides storage event notification and manages communication between the storage driver and user space applications. "Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology" service is provided by IAStorDataMgrSvc.exe program file.

Detailed information on "Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology" service:

Service name: IAStorDataMgrSvc
Display name: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
Execution command: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology\IAStorDataMgrSvc.exe"
Dependencies: {winmgmt}

"Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology" service is provided by a program called: IAStorDataMgrSvc.exe:

Name: IAStorDataMgrSvc.exe
Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology\IAStorDataMgrSvc.exe
Description: IAStorDataSvc
File version: 11.5.0.1207
Size: 7168 bytes
Modified: 7/9/2012 7:47:14 PM UTC

Disabling "Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology" service should not cause any issues when running Windows 8 system.

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