In the realm of data storage, protecting valuable information against potential data loss is of paramount importance. Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology offers a robust solution for safeguarding data, and among its various configurations, the parity drive plays a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity.
A parity drive, also known as a check drive, stores additional information that allows for the reconstruction of lost data in the event of a drive failure. When data is written to a RAID system, parity information is calculated and distributed across the drives. This information acts as a safeguard, enabling the system to recreate the lost data if a drive fails.
