Dealing with UNC Errors and RAID in Degraded Mode

Jul 23, 2024 | RAID

The primary purpose of implementing RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is to ensure data availability even in case of drive failure. In a redundant RAID setup, replacing a faulty drive with a new one allows the RAID array to be rebuilt. However, if an...

How Can You Use DA Drive Analyzer to Overcome the Challenges of RAID?

Jun 25, 2024 | RAID

One of the most common methods to prevent data loss in a data center is the use of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID). However, the main challenge of using RAID is the lack of warning before a drive failure occurs.  Some forms of RAID can prevent data loss by...

Benefits of ULINK’s DA Drive Analyzer: Preparedness, Insights, and Informed Choices about Drive Performance

Dec 6, 2022 | Drive Failure Prediction

Imagine that DataZ is a small business network attached storage (NAS) user that needs to have its data available all the time to meet tight schedules. It uses RAID (1, 5, 6) to protect against drive failure. While RAID configuration is great to protect data, it does...

Pros and Cons of Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)

Nov 1, 2022 | RAID

What are the advantages and disadvantages of RAID and how can you overcome the disadvantages with ULINK DA Drive Analyzer? A data center needs to be prepared for all eventualities. Even if a data center follows preventive methodologies for drive failure, it will still...