Advanced Disk Folder Settings

After the disk folder is created, it will be prepared to use the types of storage selected on this screen.

Change Tier Redundancy values to alter the redundancy level used for each tier when preparing the disk folder for redundant storage.

Change the Datapage Size value to alter the datapage size used when preparing the disk folder for redundant storage.

Unselect the Prepare for Redundant Storage checkbox if you do not wish to prepare the disk folder for redundant storage.

Select the Prepare for Non-Redundant Storage checkbox if you do wish to prepare the disk folder for non-redundant storage.

What You Need to Know

When redundant storage is used, the disk folder uses a combination of RAID 10, RAID 5-5, and RAID 5-9 storage to protect against data loss in the event of a disk failure.

When dual-redundant storage is used, the disk folder uses RAID 10 Dual Mirror and RAID 6 storage to provide protection against data loss in the event of simultaneous failure of two disks.

When non-redundant storage is used, the disk folder uses RAID 0 storage and has no protection against data loss in the event of a disk failure. Only use this type of storage for data that is backed up in some other way.

If your tiers contain enough 2.5 TB or larger disks for RAID 6, they will default to dual-redundant storage and you will be unable to change that setting.