what is raid?
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The_Other_One
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Perhaps someone can give you a detailed description and all(or you can just google it as you should rather than asking here ;P) But basically, it's a way for a computer to use 2 harddrives as one large one. I also think there's some way where you can use 2 HDs for the same data(IE like a backup or something) I'm not really sure though on that one...
The_Necromancer1
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ok: here we go;
(1)Originally, Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks but has evolved to Redundant Array of Independent Disks.
(2)Acronym for redundant array of independent disks or redundant array of inexpensive disks. RAID is a performance enhancing method of storing the same data in different places on multiple hard disks.
(3)Redundent Array of Inexpensive Disks. In networking and truly critical applications, a method of using several hard disk drives in an array to provide fault-tolerance in the event that one or more drives fail catastrophically. The different levels of RAID,0 through 5, are each designed for a specific use; there is no difference in speed or quality between these levels. The correct level of RAID for your installation depends on how you use your network
(4)Redundant Array of Independent/Inexpensive Disks/Devices) – A method of providing data redundancy, improved performance and/or quick data recoverability from disk crashes, by spreading or duplicating data across multiple disk drives. Commonly used RAID types include RAID 0 (Data Striping), RAID 1 (Disk Mirroring) and RAID 5 (Striping with Distributed Parity). RAID configurations typically require SCSI disk drives (not IDE/EIDE) and may require identical drives (same capacity, brand, etc.). RAID arrays appear to the operating system as a single device.
(1)Originally, Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks but has evolved to Redundant Array of Independent Disks.
(2)Acronym for redundant array of independent disks or redundant array of inexpensive disks. RAID is a performance enhancing method of storing the same data in different places on multiple hard disks.
(3)Redundent Array of Inexpensive Disks. In networking and truly critical applications, a method of using several hard disk drives in an array to provide fault-tolerance in the event that one or more drives fail catastrophically. The different levels of RAID,0 through 5, are each designed for a specific use; there is no difference in speed or quality between these levels. The correct level of RAID for your installation depends on how you use your network
(4)Redundant Array of Independent/Inexpensive Disks/Devices) – A method of providing data redundancy, improved performance and/or quick data recoverability from disk crashes, by spreading or duplicating data across multiple disk drives. Commonly used RAID types include RAID 0 (Data Striping), RAID 1 (Disk Mirroring) and RAID 5 (Striping with Distributed Parity). RAID configurations typically require SCSI disk drives (not IDE/EIDE) and may require identical drives (same capacity, brand, etc.). RAID arrays appear to the operating system as a single device.
Speedydowt
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raids rule man 
Speedydowt
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lol dunno why i added that just for a laugh a guess soz for spamming the thread lol
The_Necromancer1
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thats ok, i do it sometimes by accident, anyway did that amswer your question?
starkdawg ???
starkdawg ???
DarkBlade1
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BTW, here is an article I wrote on RAID, and what it does and how it works. It is a great read! Enjoy!
http://www.futurerevolution.com/readarticle.php?article_id=3
Have fun! I know my fingers didnt!
http://www.futurerevolution.com/readarticle.php?article_id=3
Have fun! I know my fingers didnt!
yugiohstrife
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yeah wat he said
