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10x 20TB RAID 5 NAS Calculator | Usable TB

Estimate usable TB, parity overhead, and fault tolerance for 10x 20TB in RAID 5. Includes reserve planning for NAS and homelab arrays.

Capacity Snapshot

Raw Capacity

200.00 TB

Usable Capacity

162.00 TB

Fault Tolerance

1 drive

Efficiency

90.0%

Balanced capacity and redundancy, but rebuild stress can be high on large disks. This scenario applies a 10% filesystem reserve.

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Alternative Mode Comparison

Mode Usable Tolerance Efficiency
RAID 5 162.00 TB 1 drive 90.0%
RAID 6 144.00 TB 2 drives 80.0%
RAID 10 90.00 TB 1 drive per mirror pair* 50.0%
RAID-Z1 162.00 TB 1 drive 90.0%
RAID-Z2 144.00 TB 2 drives 80.0%

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FAQ

Is RAID 5 still practical with 20TB drives?

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

Should I optimize this 10-drive plan for capacity or resiliency first?

For long-lived NAS pools, resiliency first is usually safer. Capacity can be expanded later, while a risky parity choice can force migration sooner.

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.

How much real-world usable storage does 10x 20TB RAID 5 provide?

This NAS planning scenario estimates 162.00 TB usable after a 10% reserve from 200.00 TB raw.