What does RAID mean and why do I want one?

[Windows Central]

Acronyms abound in this explanation of RAID and what it means to you.
RAID has been around since the late 80s, and chances are if you've spent time around a PC you've heard the acronym spoken aloud. So what does RAID mean, and why does it matter to you?

• What is RAID?
• RAID 0
• RAID 1
• RAID 5
• Is RAID right for you?
• RAID NAS setups available for purchase

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