When choosing a RAID level for a new array, there are a number of important points that you need to take into consideration. Scott Lowe outlines these points.

Other RAID Levels There are other RAID levels: ... Here are some short descriptions of each: •RAID 2 is similar to RAID 5, but instead of disk striping using parity, ...

RAID levels like RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 provide redundant copies on other devices, ensuring data continuity even if a drive fails.

Learn the pros and cons for RAID levels one through six and find out which levels are best for your specific storage needs. Written by Scott Lowe, Contributor April 12, 2006 at 7:34 p.m. PT ...

Perhaps you know that there are multiple RAID levels, such as RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and more. When it comes to setting up RAID, the first step is to choose a suitable RAID level.

Big storage companies stopped recommending RAID 5 a couple of years ago. But I still see small 4-drive arrays touting RAID 5 for home and small office use.

Looking for a quick recommendation on RAID level config on an EMC ax4-5i SAN. We are getting 5x 1tb SATA 7200 drives. The way I see it the best two options would be a) RAID 10 w/ 1 Hot Spare or b ...

Other RAID Levels There are other RAID levels: ... Here are some short descriptions of each: •RAID 2 is similar to RAID 5, but instead of disk striping using parity, ...