However, RAID is not a foolproof solution and sometimes you may encounter server issues related to it. In this article, you will learn how to troubleshoot some common RAID problems and what tools ...

Ok, this is the first time I ever did a software RAID on a 2K box. I have a file server with LARGE media files (ReplayTV emulator) on a 120Gig partition made out of 2 WD drives in RAID1.

RAID, or 'redundant array of independent disks', mirrors and stripes data across multiple drives. This creates resilient arrays and builds in the ability to make a quick recovery.

RAID 5 recovery: A RAID 5 set stripes data and parity information across multiple drives. If a drive fails, data is rebuilt from parity information.

I've never really done anything with RAID before. Do I need to be looking at a RAID card for this, or is the built-in RAID on the motherboard sufficient? My current home server is almost 15 years old.