Xserve RAID: Not a replacement for a data backup strategy

The Xserve RAID is a robust device designed to provide fast and reliable access to large amounts of data. An Xserve RAID can compensate for single drive failures (in a RAID 5 configuration), but it is not designed to be a replacement for a backup strategy. As with any computing device, unforeseen circumstances can lead to data loss.

To prevent permanent data loss, it is important to maintain a regular backup strategy. Keeping multiple staggered copies of important data is best, and it is even better to keep backups of data in an offsite location. Tape libraries or additional Xserve RAIDs can provide the storage capacity required for large amounts of backup data.