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10x 16TB RAID 10 NAS Calculator | Usable TB

Estimate usable TB, parity overhead, and fault tolerance for 10x 16TB in RAID 10. Includes reserve planning for NAS and homelab arrays.

Capacity Snapshot

Raw Capacity

160.00 TB

Usable Capacity

72.00 TB

Fault Tolerance

1 drive per mirror pair*

Efficiency

50.0%

Excellent random I/O and rebuild behavior; capacity is typically 50% of raw. This scenario applies a 10% filesystem reserve.

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Alternative Mode Comparison

Mode Usable Tolerance Efficiency
RAID 5 129.60 TB 1 drive 90.0%
RAID 6 115.20 TB 2 drives 80.0%
RAID 10 72.00 TB 1 drive per mirror pair* 50.0%
RAID-Z1 129.60 TB 1 drive 90.0%
RAID-Z2 115.20 TB 2 drives 80.0%

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FAQ

How much real-world usable storage does 10x 16TB RAID 10 provide?

This NAS planning scenario estimates 72.00 TB usable after a 10% reserve from 160.00 TB raw.

Is RAID 10 still worth deploying with 16TB drives?

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

How many disk failures can RAID 10 tolerate in this setup?

This setup can tolerate 1 drive per mirror pair*. Real-world survivability depends on mirror placement, rebuild stress, and drive health.

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.