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10x 10TB RAID 6 NAS Calculator | Usable TB

Estimate usable TB, parity overhead, and fault tolerance for 10x 10TB in RAID 6. Includes reserve planning for NAS and homelab arrays.

Capacity Snapshot

Raw Capacity

100.00 TB

Usable Capacity

72.00 TB

Fault Tolerance

2 drives

Efficiency

80.0%

Safer for larger arrays with dual parity, at the cost of one extra parity disk. This scenario applies a 10% filesystem reserve.

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Alternative Mode Comparison

Mode Usable Tolerance Efficiency
RAID 5 81.00 TB 1 drive 90.0%
RAID 6 72.00 TB 2 drives 80.0%
RAID 10 45.00 TB 1 drive per mirror pair* 50.0%
RAID-Z1 81.00 TB 1 drive 90.0%
RAID-Z2 72.00 TB 2 drives 80.0%

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FAQ

How much real-world usable storage does 10x 10TB RAID 6 provide?

This NAS planning scenario estimates 72.00 TB usable after a 10% reserve from 100.00 TB raw.

How many disk failures can RAID 6 tolerate in this setup?

This setup can tolerate 2 drives. Real-world survivability depends on mirror placement, rebuild stress, and drive health.

Is RAID 6 still viable with 10TB drives?

It can be practical, but larger drives increase rebuild windows. Validate parity choice and backup policy before committing to the final layout.

Can this calculator replace real-world benchmark and rebuild testing?

No. Use this page for pre-purchase sizing, then validate with workload benchmarks, SMART health policy, and a tested restore plan.