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4x 12TB RAID 1 NAS Calculator | Usable TB

Estimate usable TB, parity overhead, and fault tolerance for 4x 12TB in RAID 1. Includes reserve planning for NAS and homelab arrays.

Capacity Snapshot

Raw Capacity

48.00 TB

Usable Capacity

10.80 TB

Fault Tolerance

3 drives*

Efficiency

25.0%

Strong redundancy but low capacity efficiency. Great for small, critical datasets. This scenario applies a 10% filesystem reserve.

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Alternative Mode Comparison

Mode	Usable	Tolerance	Efficiency
RAID 5	32.40 TB	1 drive	75.0%
RAID 6	21.60 TB	2 drives	50.0%
RAID 10	21.60 TB	1 drive per mirror pair*	50.0%
RAID-Z1	32.40 TB	1 drive	75.0%
RAID-Z2	21.60 TB	2 drives	50.0%

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FAQ

Why include a 10% reserve when planning NAS storage headroom?

Keeping free space improves filesystem behavior for snapshots, metadata, and write performance. Full arrays often perform worse and rebuild more slowly.

Is RAID 1 still practical with 12TB drives?

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

How much effective storage does 4x 12TB RAID 1 provide?

This NAS planning scenario estimates 10.80 TB usable after a 10% reserve from 48.00 TB raw.

How many disk failures can RAID 1 tolerate in this setup?

This setup can tolerate 3 drives*. Real-world survivability depends on mirror placement, rebuild stress, and drive health.