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han_han08
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i read in a forum somewhere that his HDDs died one by one while in a RAID 5 configuration.

 

i'm a noob in raiding HDDs, so do you think the same will happen to me especially if I use old HDDs?

i plan on using another 1tb HDD for a RAID 1 config. it would suck if it will actually push the end-of-life of my old 1tb. (not OS drive)

 

will another pair of HDDs work in a RAID 1 config? (also not OS drive)

 

I'm using gigabyte Z97m-D3H. 6 sata slots.

 

Thanks!

 

 

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i read in a forum somewhere that his HDDs died one by one while in a RAID 5 configuration.

 

i'm a noob in raiding HDDs, so do you think the same will happen to me especially if I use old HDDs?

i plan on using another 1tb HDD for a RAID 1 config. it would suck if it will actually push the end-of-life of my old 1tb. (not OS drive)

 

will another pair of HDDs work in a RAID 1 config? (also not OS drive)

 

I'm using gigabyte Z97m-D3H. 6 sata slots.

 

Thanks!

 

Hey han_han08,
 
When creating a RAID array, your drives will be formatted and your data will be deleted. It is highly recommended that you use drives of same storage capacity, rpm, cache, read/write speed, brand and model as well as similar firmware to avoid any compatibility issues. Also some drives are designed and tuned to work in RAID arrays and have additional features to prevent them from dropping out of the array. What drives are you planning on using?
If you are reusing drives, I would suggest that first running a check tool on them to make sure they are safe to store data on. Each manufacturer has their own recommended tool for that. 
 
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hey there, cap..

i never thought creating a raid array will format the drives..thank you for the info and I will have change of plans in purchasing additional drives..

 

i was told I can buy another 750gb for my current 1tb hdd, that I did not believe...but at the same time I thought pairing a 500gb to my current 320gb will work as well..it seems not the case..

 

on rpm, cache, read/write speed, brand and model: i was only thinking about getting the same rpm 7200rpm.tsahaha

 

I have WD 320gb blue and Seagate 1tb..and I only know of using HD tune for checking..will that suffice? can you recommend any for this check tool?

 

thanks a bunch for your help and will purchase pairs of drives instead!

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I am currently choosing between WD Green & Red 6tb..

reds are for raid? would that look funny in my rig?lol

 

anyway, just looking for something that will work in the long run

 

hey there, cap..

i never thought creating a raid array will format the drives..thank you for the info and I will have change of plans in purchasing additional drives..

 

i was told I can buy another 750gb for my current 1tb hdd, that I did not believe...but at the same time I thought pairing a 500gb to my current 320gb will work as well..it seems not the case..

 

on rpm, cache, read/write speed, brand and model: i was only thinking about getting the same rpm 7200rpm.tsahaha

 

I have WD 320gb blue and Seagate 1tb..and I only know of using HD tune for checking..will that suffice? can you recommend any for this check tool?

 

thanks a bunch for your help and will purchase pairs of drives instead!

 

 

I am currently choosing between WD Green & Red 6tb..

reds are for raid? would that look funny in my rig?lol

 

anyway, just looking for something that will work in the long run

 

 

Hey again :)
 
I see many people using HD Tune and giving positive feedback from it. I would suggest checking each manufacturer's website for their own tool which is set specifically to check their own drives (firmware and tuning specifications). For the WD drives, that would be WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostic tool (here's a link: http://products.wdc.com/support/kb.ashx?id=UPIYCm). I would suggest running both the quick and the extended tests to check the S.M.A.R.T. status as well as for any bad sectors that might have appeared. 
 
If going for RAID array, WD Red would be the right choice as they are designed specifically for RAID/NAS environments and as such have special tuning and specific features in their firmware such as NASware 3.0 and TLER. Those features would enable them to run smoother in  a RAID array and decrease the chance of dropping out of the RAID. 
 
Many people use WD Red as a simple desktop storage or boot drive because of its reliability and quietness. :)
Either drive would work great as storage drive.
 
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If this helped you, like and choose it as best answer - you might help someone else with the same issue. ^_^
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