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Start a ZFS RAIDZ zpool with two discs then add a third?
Let's say I have two 2TB HDDs and I want to start my first ZFS zpool. Is it possible to create a RAIDZ with just those two discs, giving me 2TB of usable storage (if I understand it right) and then ...
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ZFS Hard Drive Configuration in FreeNAS
I've been messing around with FreeNAS installed on a USB Flash Drive for a week or so, just testing all the services and possible hard drive configurations utilizing ZFS. It's a pretty neat setup but ...
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Is ZFS and RAID-Z worth using in home made NAS (freeNAS for example)
Features of ZFS and RAID-Z look vary promising. Looks like it is a perfect FS for home NAS solutions, poor man's Drobo things and alike.
Are there any drawbacks I should be aware of?
