Hey guys, ok firstly iv done a bit of research by looking at terms of RAID etc but kinda wanted some personal feedback.
My first question is can I use two different size HDDs an RAID system?? I have a new 250GB and an existing 320GB, would it be better to sell the 250 and get another 320GB HDD?
Secondly, im not too sure on what kind of RAID setup i should go for. RAID 0 (striping) can lose all the data on BOTH disks if one fails?? i dont want that, but on the plus side iv heard its better for performance as it splits the data written into two so its quicker??
I want something thats fast, both HDD are 7200 and i just want quick performance. Would RAID 1 provide the same performance or does it just mirror everything??
What could cause disk failure, is it just anything to do with normal disk failure or is it someting specific to RAID that will lose all data....(if that made sence to anyone??)
Ok another thing, how do i set up RAID....im sorry its so much im asking for but i know nothing about RAID and to me just seems way too complex? or am i just making it complex? Reason i ask is because my existing 320GB im using now has loads of data on it and im not sure if i have to have a clean formatted HDD to set up RAID or can it be done at anytime via my OS?
Many many thanks to those that take the time to answer these!!
Thanks! Abs =)
My first question is can I use two different size HDDs an RAID system?? I have a new 250GB and an existing 320GB, would it be better to sell the 250 and get another 320GB HDD?
Secondly, im not too sure on what kind of RAID setup i should go for. RAID 0 (striping) can lose all the data on BOTH disks if one fails?? i dont want that, but on the plus side iv heard its better for performance as it splits the data written into two so its quicker??
I want something thats fast, both HDD are 7200 and i just want quick performance. Would RAID 1 provide the same performance or does it just mirror everything??
What could cause disk failure, is it just anything to do with normal disk failure or is it someting specific to RAID that will lose all data....(if that made sence to anyone??)
Ok another thing, how do i set up RAID....im sorry its so much im asking for but i know nothing about RAID and to me just seems way too complex? or am i just making it complex? Reason i ask is because my existing 320GB im using now has loads of data on it and im not sure if i have to have a clean formatted HDD to set up RAID or can it be done at anytime via my OS?
Many many thanks to those that take the time to answer these!!
Thanks! Abs =)