How to configure a RAID for video storage

Configuring a RAID system may not be the sexiest thing you read about today, but if you want to level up your editing game, read on.

A RAID is a Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or sometimes "Independent") Disks. In plain English: two or more drives linked together to make "one drive" or RAID set for an increase in speed or protection of data storage. Some RAIDs actually do both, in unison. Let's break down a few of the different RAID configurations, talk about why you might use them and look at how you can set-up your own RAID.

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