However, the algorithm employed here is time-consuming so the use of storage becomes considerably slower. Unlike the previous option, it only takes a little of your space for parity but creates the same level of security. For users that prioritize capacity and safety, this is already a sort of standard. However, operating speeds remain high and from a certain perspective, the price is reasonable. This system takes a heavy tax, depriving you of exactly half the available space to provide safety. For those who need affordable and secure storage with great performance, a Thunderbolt RAID 1/10 could be an option. For those who have no need for safety options, this will be a great deal. If you’re only interested in space and operating speed, this type is the one with the best price per TB of space enabled for use. In the case of disc replacement, the restoration process will take a great toll. Being more secure than the previous option, this system takes an even longer time creating data entries with dual parity. Parity makes things slow, as well as protected, and should you have to go through a rebuild, there will be an additional load on the system for recreating the lost information units. Writing is a lengthy procedure and even incorporating Thunderbolt RAID connection will not accelerate it.
This configuration is appropriate for when you need to read the data in abundant quantity.
The trick won’t work when you’re processing a sequence of miniature tasks. With a RAID 10 configuration, you get a substantial boost because more discs are handling data simultaneously and shortening operation time. This is a somewhat tricky option because if you go for RAID 1, your speed will just remain regular. Due to the absence of RAID overhead, the discs are simply merged into one item of storage with ultimate write-and-read speed for your computer’s convenience. In terms of operational speed, this type is the absolute best.