Existing storage spaces: what happens if I reinstall Windows?

Hi everybody, I'm considering using Windows 8 "storage
spaces" to combine two external disks with 2-way mirroring. What will happen if, for some reason, my OS disk is no longer available. How will a fresh
installation of Windows 8 react to an existing storage space? Will it automatically recognise the storage space or does the storage space configuration rely on state stored on the OS disk?
Thank you!
Daniele

Hi,
This article may also helpful to you:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/11382.storage-spaces-frequently-asked-questions-faq.aspx
Hope that helps.
Leo Huang
TechNet Community Support

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