Data Redundancy Calculator

Calculate optimal redundancy levels for your data storage needs. Ensure data protection while optimizing storage efficiency.

GB

Enter the total size of your data

Select the desired redundancy level

GB

Enter the size of individual disks

Redundancy Types

No Redundancy (1x)

Single copy of data. No protection against disk failure. Maximum storage efficiency.

Mirror (2x)

Two copies of data. Can survive one disk failure. 50% storage efficiency.

RAID 5 (1.5x)

Distributed parity. Can survive one disk failure. 67% storage efficiency.

Quick Examples

1TB with Mirror

  • Data size: 1000 GB
  • Redundancy: 2x
  • Total storage: 2000 GB
  • Disks needed: 2

2TB with RAID 5

  • Data size: 2000 GB
  • Redundancy: 1.5x
  • Total storage: 3000 GB
  • Disks needed: 3