EASY GUIDE to RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 6, 10 // Featuring the Synology DS1019+ NAS

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[deivedux]

To make sure that people aren't being misled by this video, I'd like to correct one quite significant error that was said about RAID 1 and RAID 10, and potentially provide a better explanation about some of their configurations.

RAID 0 uses a "split" function that basically divides individual files into a number of "pieces" that equal to the HDD count in the array, which leaves you with the sum of *all* HDDs of your total capacity. (Note, that I intentionally said "split" rather than "stripe" because the latter one is used by RAID 5/6 configurations)

However, RAID 1 uses a "copy" function that copies whole files into individual HDDs, leaving you with a total capacity of a single drive, no matter how many drives you have.

And that's where you made a mistake trying to explain the RAID 10 configuration, because you've already explained it as RAID 1, which isn't true. RAID 10 isn't its own configuration, but rather a combination of already mentioned RAIDs: RAID 0 + RAID 1. The way how it works is the same with RAID 0, with the only difference that individual files are split into half of the total HDD count, and each unique part of the file is assigned to 2 different drives. This results you with half of the total drive capacity, no matter how many of them you have.

I really hope that people will find this comment (helpful), and that the video author will make it obvious to admit of the mistake so that future viewers won't be misled by what's said in the video.

[MindfulGrinds]

I am glad to have searched for Synology and ran into this. I have been a geek for my entire 20 year career. This is the most fun I have had watching an explanation on RAID. Pretty dope!

[carson_wrobel]

The last 3 things I've been researching on YouTube, you've had videos on all 3. Thank you!

[ZenMasterSteven]

Thanks for this video! I'm about to take the deep dive into RAID and NAS setups after backing up to dozens of lacie drives over the years, this definitely helped inform the setup I'm after!

[NeilBradleyMS]

Thank you for explaining RAID so perfectly. Very much appreciated - Neil (UK).

[LarsWagner]

EXACTLY what i was looking for.. doing daily vlogs on a worldtrip i needed a storage solution for it. found it in the Synology ds 920+, but i had NO clue about RAID, thanks Sidney !!

[PostColorGear]

I love how you explained this! Well done and thank you for doing it.

[logophile]

You simplified this beautifully, thank you.

[tombuck]

Thank you! I’ve been trying to wrap my head around RAID setups for a while and have always been too intimidated to try it. This is really helpful! I’ll be sure to use your link when it’s time to get the Synology setup 👍

[DanJacobs]

Excellent explanation, was really struggling with this as I'm trying to figure out my storage solution. Thanks so much Sidney! 🙌

[paper_day]

ממש אהבתי את הסגנון דיבור שלך והנתונים הברורים, תודה רבה!

[alexconnelly]

Really nice video, I've just started looking into a NAS RAID setup for my work and this was helpful, especially for a visual learner like myself. Beautifully made video! Thank you :)

[atutor]

Best video on this subject ever. Well done man, you answered all my questions concisely!

[m-studios]

Thanks so much for this video! Really helped us!

[JashimJalal]

Cloud storage is a MUST for client work, but I didn't know there was more to it than Raid 0 and 1. Great vid Sidney!

[juleshorse]

Thanks, as someone about to buy a Synology 4 bay set up, really helpful Liked the graphically enhanced explanation.

[Spaldz]

This was a brilliant and well explained video. Thankyou!

[TheFPSChannel]

THANK YOU!
Finally understand all the diffs.

[NicanTlacaWarrior]

Best explanation of RAID I've seen. Thanks

[MikeEdwardsphotography]

This was super helpful! Like level 9000 helpful! RAID 5 makes the most sense for our workflow. I’d appreciate a video talking about your workflow off the NAS. From photo to video editing. Thanks!