RAID5 Frequently Asked Questions

There exist various types of RAID arrays, with RAID 5 being one of the most popular. Many people choose RAID5 because:

• RAID 5 increases read speed;
• RAID 5 is a redundant array and is therefore somewhat protected from a data loss;
• RAID 5 is not too expensive (one disk worth of overhead).

This site helps people learn more about how data in RAID 5 is organized and it is useful both for those who plan to build a RAID 5 and for those who have their RAID 5 already failed. Reading this RAID5 FAQ helps you learn about:

• basic RAID 5 characteristics;
• RAID 5 recovery process;
• general RAID 5 capabilities;
• RAID 5 reliability.