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RAID 5 is a trap for home servers: How to build a NAS with mismatched hard drives

Traditional RAID wastes your storage space: Why my 100TB NAS uses Unraid instead ...
Ars Technica

Can I switch to RAID and leave file system intact?

I bought a 2nd 80g harddrive today at Staples on special. Now that I have 2 matching drives, I was wondering if it would be possible to Mirgrate my existing Windows XP Pro install, along with all my ...
Ars Technica

What filesystem to use for RAID 5 array?

I'm setting up my first RAID system here at work. It's a Maxtronic Arena II U3 enclosure they ordered awhile back before I started, and I'm setting it up as a backup file server. It's got an U160 SCSI ...
Geeky Gadgets

BTRFS vs EXT4 : Which is the Best NAS File System For Your Needs?

What if the very foundation of your data storage could make or break your system’s performance and reliability? Choosing the right file system isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a pivotal choice ...
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This risky storage trick makes old HDDs feel fast—here's when you should use it

Make old hard drives fast again—why gamers should actually use RAID 0 ...