Why Raid 0 may not the best way to protect data for a small and medium Businesses

While it may be true Raid 0 can backup data can protect data, but  is not fool proof.  Raid 0 array can be good for small business to protect their files because they provide high performance transferring of essential files. Did you know Raid 0 has the same tolerance as a Raid 5 level system? Why is Raid 0 a good solution for businesses that need high performance transfer but the business is not concerned with high reliability?

But if a business has a Raid 0 plus 1 array, it can hurt a business if a drive fails. A driver failure turns the Raid system into a Raid 0 system. All drives must move parallel and move on the same track. In the end, this can lower the performance of a Raid 0 system. It can cause a very high cost to a business.

With no redundancy, Raid 0 isn’t a good solution for small Businesses

Though Raid 0 speeds up the amount of time that files can be read and written, it is not a good solution for small businesses to protect their data and prevent data loss. This is because this type of Raid cannot save backup copies over several different drives, in cause a drive fails. Raid 1 can be a better solution because if a drive fails, you at least have a Raid 0 system. However, Raid 1 can be better solution, even if it is expensive for small businesses.

Why is it more expensive, but better for businesses? It provides double the storage space, but it also may cost double the price of Raid 1 because it provides some redundancy protection.  It may be good to protect businesses critical data because it can be used for smaller servers. However, smaller businesses may want to buy a Raid 5 system. A Raid 5 provides redundancy, so sensitive data and files can be backed up and a business will not be out of operation for days. But, Raid 5 systems can be expensive for many businesses. Because it provides at least five drives to save files, it can also provide plenty of space at a much higher expense. However, having redundant drives will mean UK businesses will not lose any sales or have to pay for production costs without making any profit, if files are backed up. This is also why small businesses need a disaster and data loss recovery plan.

Even if a smaller business does have a Raid array failure, a data recovery company may still be able to help smaller businesses recovery data.