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Old 06-28-2007, 06:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Information and Strategies for using RAID

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Originally Posted by Chevy View Post
Very nice article, but I found one error (semantics, but an error)

Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) - you have it as MBTF ...

The MTBF is not altered in any way, regardless of the RAID type implemented. The Real Time Before Failure may change, as a drive may be under heavier average use than if used as a stand alone drive. The Mean Time is a constant - X hours of actual usage.
I've changed the MTBF, but I'll let Matt deal with your comment.
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