RAID MODES
A Redundant Array of Independent (or Inexpensive) Disks (RAID) is a system that utilizes
multiple hard drives to share or replicate data among the disks. The benefit, depending on the
selected RAID Mode (combinations of disks), is one or more of the following: increased data
integrity, fault-tolerance, and throughput or capacity when compared to single drives.
Deleting the current partition prior to changing RAID modes is highly recommended.
Identical RAID Compatible hard drives with the same capacity and speeds (Not less
than 7,200rpm - from the same manufacturer is recommended) must be utilized.
RAID Mode Comparison List
RAID mode
Size
Safe
Fast
RAID 0 (Striping)
RAID 1 (Mirroring)
RAID 5
RAID 1+0 (10)
Span
JBOD
NUMBER OF DISKS SUPPORTING EACH RAID MODE
RAID Modes
Number of Disk in RAID
RAID 0 (Striping)
2 to 4
RAID 1 (Mirroring)
2
Span
2 to 4
Clone
2 to 4
RAID 5
3 or 4
RAID 1+0
4
JBOD
1 to 4
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