{"id":37276,"date":"2016-07-28T14:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-07-28T19:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=37276"},"modified":"2016-08-01T10:24:42","modified_gmt":"2016-08-01T15:24:42","slug":"raid-101-explaining-the-different-arrays-what-they-can-do-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/37276-raid-101-explaining-the-different-arrays-what-they-can-do-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"RAID 101: Explaining the Different Arrays, What They Can Do for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-37277\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID-v3.jpg\" alt=\"RAID-v3\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID-v3.jpg 280w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID-v3-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID-v3-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID-v3-120x120@2x.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/>With more and more reliance on digital content, it\u2019s not surprising that our storage needs are climbing right along with that reliance. But it\u2019s not just a need for a higher volume of storage. Storage <i>needs<\/i> are also evolving, with a higher demand for faster and more secure storage.<\/p>\n<p>The more hard drives we use for our data, the more likely we are to suffer from a hard drive failure. Thus, a premium is placed on reliability to ensure that our important data is safe. This brings us to RAID.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, what exactly is RAID? <\/strong><br \/>\nRAID, or a Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a type of storage solution that combines multiple hard drives into a cohesive system that appears to your computer as a single hard drive. A <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/shop\/hard-drives\/sata\/RAID_Guide\">RAID setup<\/a> can be generated by compatible hardware or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softraid.com\">even software<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your specific RAID setup, this can bring you increased speed, storage capacity, data security or a combination of these benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Different types of RAID<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are several types of RAID, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Selecting the right RAID solution for your workflow depends on your specific needs when it comes to performance, capacity and data security. Of the many types of RAID set ups, some are much more common than others.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the RAID configurations that you are most likely to see in the wild along with their real world application benefits. <strong>Note: <\/strong>While there are several\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/RAID\">other RAID configurations<\/a>, we will focus on the most common.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAID 0:<\/strong> This array is referred to as \u201cstriping\u201d and is a setup in which data is written across two hard drives with the main goal being speed. For example, a computer takes a file and splits it in half, with half written on drive 1 and half on drive 2. When you try to access the file, the computer requests the file from each drive and uses it as if it were on a single drive. Since there are two drives involved, there is an increase in read and write speeds because each drive is independently reading and writing the files for the OS.<\/p>\n<p>With a single drive you are limited to the speed that specific drive can read and write, with two you are limited to the combined speed the two of them can reach independently. The only downside with this setup is that if one drive fails the files are rendered useless because each drive holds half of the data. Two different sized disks can be used in RAID 0, but the array is limited to the size of the smaller disk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAID 1:<\/strong> This array is referred to as \u201cmirroring\u201d, and as the name implies, data is wholly written on each drive, creating a mirrored copy of everything. Each file is fully written on drive 1 and drive 2. Very much <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37146\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID5_ThunderBay-264x323.png\" alt=\"RAID5_ThunderBay\" width=\"220\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID5_ThunderBay-264x323.png 264w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID5_ThunderBay-98x120.png 98w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID5_ThunderBay-155x190.png 155w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID5_ThunderBay.jpg 275w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/RAID5_ThunderBay-98x120@2x.png 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/>like a separate backup, if one drive fails there is an exact copy that can be used immediately. This configuration is for those who prioritize data security over storage capacity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAID 10: <\/strong>This configuration requires at least four drives and is a combination of RAID 1 and RAID 0. RAID 10 provides security by mirroring data on secondary drives while simultaneously using striping to speed up data transfers. For example, a 500 MB file is fully written twice, each time across two drives. The first 250MB on drives 1 and 2 and the second 250MB on drives 3 and 4.\u00a0 This gives the user the same speed increase as RAID 0 with the added benefit of having a mirror or backup of the same data. If a drive fails, there is a copy waiting to be used immediately. This option is for those who want the speed and capacity of striping and security of mirroring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAID 4:<\/strong> Not as commonly used, this configuration goes by the name \u201cblock-level striping with dedicated parity,\u201d meaning that the parity information used to rebuild a failed disk is stored to a dedicated drive within the array.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RAID 5:<\/strong> This configuration is considered by many to be the best of all worlds. It provides speed, data security, and a failsafe in case a drive fails. Requiring only three drives, this setup is slightly more cost effective than RAID 10, while still providing the backup element in case of a drive failure.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine a 500MB file is split in half and written across drives 1 and 2. The parts are then calculated into a formula, which is stored on drive 3, so that if drive 1 or 2 fails the information can be used to recreate the missing part of the data. The next file then is written across drives 2 and 3 with the formula stored on drive 1, and so forth. This RAID setup acts like a RAID 0 in that files are spread across drives, but gives the security of a RAID 1 and provides a fault-tolerance for a drive failure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other terms you may have heard<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-37278\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Qx2_2016-e1469654472482-284x191.jpg\" alt=\"Qx2_2016\" width=\"284\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Qx2_2016-e1469654472482-284x191.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Qx2_2016-e1469654472482-179x120.jpg 179w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Qx2_2016-e1469654472482-190x128.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Qx2_2016-e1469654472482-scaled.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Qx2_2016-e1469654472482-284x191@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Qx2_2016-e1469654472482-179x120@2x.jpg 358w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Qx2_2016-e1469654472482-190x128@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/>While RAID is quite popular, there are some other acronyms in this bowl of alphabet soup that are often incorrectly associated with RAID.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JBOD:<\/strong> JBOD simply means \u201cJust a Bunch Of Disks\/Drives\u201d. In JBOD, each disk shows up as an individual logical volume on the computer. A 4 bay unit populated with drives will have 4 logical drives show up on the computer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPAN (N-RAID):<\/strong> SPAN combines the capacity of two or more drives of varying size without any RAID data distribution scheme into one logical desktop volume.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is RAID necessary for you?<\/strong><br \/>\nWell\u2026 it depends. If any of the benefits from the RAID arrays above such as better performance or data security would fit your workflow, then RAID can certainly work for you. However, even when configured for maximum security, we highly recommend that you have <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/29617-backup-month-using-the-3-2-1-rule-to-protect-your-data\">a complete backup plan<\/a> for your data. You never know when disaster can strike. Be sure to keep your most important data secure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related article:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a title=\"Beyond AppleRAID: SoftRAID Gives Data a New Software RAID Home\" href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/37143-beyond-appleraid-softraid-gives-data-a-new-software-raid-home\" rel=\"bookmark\">Beyond AppleRAID: SoftRAID Gives Data a New Software RAID Home<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With more and more reliance on digital content, it\u2019s not surprising that our storage needs are climbing right along with that reliance. But it\u2019s not just a need for a higher volume of storage. Storage needs are also evolving, with a higher demand for faster and more secure storage. 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