Translations:Btrfs/54/en

RAID 10 (automatic)

When using enough devices(4...) with RAID 1, Btrfs will distribute all data, so that it not only is mirrored but also striped.

Bulletproof your system

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If you have enough storage space and it is spread across 2 devices, it is really advisable to use btrfs RAID1/10. This will cover a whole range of risks that would be impossible to manage without RAID. At the same time, RAID in BTRFS is as straightforward as it gets.