Implementing RAID Configurations for Deployed Network Attached Storage Systems

Implementing RAID Configurations for Deployed Network Attached Storage Systems

Network attached storage (NAS) systems for mission-critical applications require high data integrity and system performance. As the backbone for storing and accessing critical data, NAS devices must include functionality that minimizes the risks associated with data loss due to hardware disk failures. Storage devices often rely on a redundant array of independent disk (RAID) configurations to mitigate data loss from disk failures, improve data throughput speed, and maximize storage efficiency.

For over two decades, RAID has remained a cornerstone of data storage technology. By combining multiple physical disks into a single system, RAID distributes data using various methods to achieve redundancy and speed. By safeguarding and preserving crucial data, RAID is indispensable in commercial, industrial, and military storage applications.

This white paper delves into five primary RAID architectures, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, and their relevance to NAS systems. Each RAID level offers unique advantages and drawbacks. The paper excludes considering RAID configurations 2, 3, and 4, as they are largely obsolete.

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Steven Petric

Steven Petric

Senior Product Manager

The Product Manager for our data storage solutions, Steven, is a data-driven professional with over 20 years of experience bringing new offerings to market and improving existing offerings. He has a Masters in Business along with Pragmatic Marketing Certification and is a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Taylor George

Taylor George

Product Marketing Specialist

Taylor has over seven years of experience in the defense and aerospace industry. A native of Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of aviation, she holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from Wright State University and specializes in rugged data storage solutions.