Archives for Hard Drive Upgrade category
3May
I want to setup a level 0 RAID. Which stripe and clustersize should I use?
It depends on what the array is going to be used for. In general if the array is used for very large files (Video streaming etc.) a larger stripesize is better. For mainstream usage (office, gaming etc.) a stripe and [...]
For the most part deffinitely hardware RAID. However, software RAID has some few advantages, but its beyond the scope of this FAQ to discuss this further. For further details on advantages/disadvantages of software RAID.
Cost: If you are already running an operating system that supports software RAID, you have no additional costs for controller hardware; [...]
Can I change my array after I have put data on it?
The stripesize or stripewidth of a level 0 or level 0+1 array can not be changed without rebuilding the array. This will cause all data to be lost. For level 1 and level 0+1 additional mirror drives can added to provide additional data security. [...]
Can I use different sized/typed disks for my array?
Yes, but for all levels (except JBOD) you will lose some capacity on the largest drives.
For level 0, total capacity is equal to the stripe width times the smallest drive.
For level 1, total capacity is equal to the smallest drive.
For level 0+1, total capacity is equal to [...]
Recently i heared a mothed from a friend, two hard drives can made RAID, what is RAID? What conditions need to achieve this functionality?
A: RAID, is a short of Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks,. The purpose of RAID is stored the same information in many different places on the hard disk, and improve storage subsystem [...]
I intend to upgrade my computer, and prepared to buy two hard drives to set up RAID system, and i heard there are several ways such as 0,1,5 and RAID 5E, What is the difference between them?
RAID 0 is to use two hard drives as a hard drive, two hard drives in parallel relationship, the equivalent [...]
