Episode 48: RAID Configurations — 0, 1, 5, 10
RAID, or Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a critical technology used to improve performance and data redundancy in storage systems. In this episode, we explore the most common RAID configurations, including RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 5 (striping with parity), and RAID 10 (striping and mirroring). You’ll learn the strengths and weaknesses of each configuration, including how they affect read/write speed, fault tolerance, and capacity efficiency.
We also cover how RAID is implemented in both software and hardware, and what happens when a drive fails in each configuration. Knowing how to interpret RAID alerts and manage disk failures is a key skill in enterprise IT. Whether you’re deploying a RAID array or just trying to understand error messages on a server, this episode gives you the confidence to understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
