How to Configure RAID
Decide what type of RAID you want.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide what type of RAID you want.
There are a variety of RAID levels, each offering its own type of protection and security.
RAID 0 improves hard drive performance by splitting data over multiple hard drives, but offers no data protection.
RAID 1 writes the same data to multiple hard drives, protecting data against a hard drive failure.
RAID 5 offers improved performance and protection, but requires at least three hard drives.
Research the different types to find the one that best suits your needs.;
Detailed Guide
There are a variety of RAID levels, each offering its own type of protection and security.
RAID 0 improves hard drive performance by splitting data over multiple hard drives, but offers no data protection.
RAID 1 writes the same data to multiple hard drives, protecting data against a hard drive failure.
RAID 5 offers improved performance and protection, but requires at least three hard drives.
Research the different types to find the one that best suits your needs.;
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