RAID Is Not Backup: Rebuild Math
Your RAID 5 rebuild on a modern multi-TB drive has a 40-50% chance of hitting a URE before it finishes. Here's the 2026 math and what to do about it.
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RAID 6 vs RAID 10: Two Dead Disks
Both RAID 6 and RAID 10 survive two simultaneous drive deaths. Both need four drives minimum. But they do it completely differently — and that difference matters.
RAID 0, 1, and 5: Pick One
RAID 0 is fast and terrifying. RAID 1 is boring and beautiful. RAID 5 is the storage efficiency compromise your NAS has been waiting for. Here's how to pick.