ZFS is better at protecting data than any commodity RAID card, any other open-source software RAID, or Windows software RAID (I believe I hit all the free and cheap RAID solutions - that was my goal).
A mirror only lets you use one disk in a stack in usable space (50%, or less if for some reason you want a double redundant mirror, i.e. three disks). A RAID-Z ...
Building a home server can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and approach, you can create a powerful, scalable system tailored to your specific needs. This guide provides a ...
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