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5x 4TB RAID 1 NAS Calculator | Usable TB

Estimate usable TB, parity overhead, and fault tolerance for 5x 4TB in RAID 1. Includes reserve planning for NAS and homelab arrays.

Capacity Snapshot

Raw Capacity

20.00 TB

Usable Capacity

3.60 TB

Fault Tolerance

4 drives*

Efficiency

20.0%

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	14.40 TB	1 drive	80.0%
RAID 6	10.80 TB	2 drives	60.0%
RAID 10	N/A	N/A	N/A
RAID-Z1	14.40 TB	1 drive	80.0%
RAID-Z2	10.80 TB	2 drives	60.0%

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FAQ

Is RAID 1 still practical with 4TB drives?

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

Why include a 10% reserve when planning NAS capacity?

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

How much usable storage does 5x 4TB RAID 1 provide?

This NAS planning scenario estimates 3.60 TB usable after a 10% reserve from 20.00 TB raw.

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

This setup can tolerate 4 drives*. Real-world survivability depends on mirror placement, rebuild stress, and drive health.