Redundant array of independent disks

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In computing, a redundant array of inexpensive disks (more commonly known as a RAID) is a system of using multiple hard drives for sharing or replicating data among the drives. Depending on the version chosen the benefit of RAID is a one or more of increased data integrity, fault-tolerance, throughput or capacity compared to single drives.

Standard RAID levels[edit]

Main Wikipedia article: Standard RAID levels.

  • RAID 0

  • RAID 1

  • RAID 2

  • RAID 3

  • RAID 4

  • RAID 5

  • RAID 6

Nested RAID levels[edit]

Main Wikipedia article: Nested RAID levels.

  • RAID 01 (nested)

  • RAID 01 (hybrid)

  • RAID 03

  • RAID 10

  • RAID 100

Non-RAID drive architectures[edit]

Main Wikipedia article: Non-RAID drive architectures.

  • JBOD

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