Re: What RAID array to use?
You need identical sized devices (or you waste a lot of space) for RAID.
If you really want resilience (and who doesn't?!) you could mirror (RAID 1) the 500GB drives and then get another 2TB and mirror them separately. That would give you 2 resilient volumes.
Re: What RAID array to use?
Thanks Shaithis - RAID 1 on two 500s and again on two 2Tbs it will be and the SSD left on its own.
Most appreciated!
Cheers
Re: What RAID array to use?
If you value your data, do you have a hardware RAID controller, or is it a low-end built-in RAID on consumer hardware?
Re: What RAID array to use?
I have an Asus Maximus VII Ranger mobo with, per the manual, Intel Rapid Storage technology which apparently "supports RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10.
Is this sufficient?
Re: What RAID array to use?
I'll say the same thing that I say every time someone asks this question: don't use RAID as an alternative to backup. RAID is there to provide availability when a disk fails, but won't help if you get Cryptolocker/your OS corrupts your data/your house burns down/etc etc.
If you're looking to protect your data you need a proper backup routine.
Re: What RAID array to use?
I agree and see RAID as a second by second security and backing up as the regular archive of safety.