Apple offers a couple of software RAID solutions for people interested in either creating a larger disk out of two, or mirroring two disks together for data redundancy in the event of a drive failure.

i really like the idea of putting tons of media files/ripped DVDs/etc on a central file server. the downsides are that i want to be able to expand the array in the future, when the drives get full.

What is RAID 3 (redundant array of independent disks 3)? RAID 3 (redundant array of independent disks 3) is a RAID configuration that uses a parity disk to store the information generated by a RAID ...

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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. Big mistake. You want to save money, but you ...

The home lab ecosystem has a bunch of fascinating utilities that, if properly configured, can take your setup to the next level. That said, many of these can be double-edged swords, and if you’re not ...

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RAID, Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks, is a lot less relevant than it used to be. With super-fast SSDs and easy-to-use backup systems both easily available, the primary needs to chain multiple ...

As I write this, hard drives are selling out all over the world and prices are rising, so finding storage for your NAS is more of a challenge than ever. But, while browsing the web looking for a deal, ...

RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a way of storing the same data in different places on multiple hard disks or solid-state drives (SSDs) to protect data in the case of a drive failure.