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SubjectRe: 2.0.29 and maximum number of user.
>> > BUZZZZ!!! Wrong.  If you have 8 drives with a MTBF of 250,000 hours then
>> > the MTBF of a raid0 array is: 31250.. 1/8th.. A raid5 makes a failure
>> > virtually impossible.. (Of course someone could rm -r /; or kill the
>> > controler.. The controler can be replaced, and thats why there are

MTBF do not add. They are also statistical numbers based on
approximation under abnormal conditions more than real life
experience under normal operating conditions.

RAID-5 does not prevent drive failure - it helps to preserve data
in case of a failure.

Relying completely on RAID-5 to save your arse is foolish, as is
relying on a single backup.

Everything fails/dies sooner or later...usually sooner. And if
your job depends on it, it will fail the moment you schedule
some much needed vacation...

--
Andrew E. Mileski






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