Is Shr Raid 1?

An SHR volume based on two HDDs is effectively RAID1. Once you expand SHR volume to three or more HDDs, it becomes analogous to RAID5. Moreover, unlike RAID5 you can use different size HDDs without wasting space provided you have at least two of the largest HDDs in an SHR array.

What type of raid is SHR?

What is Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR)? SHR is an automated RAID management system that makes storage volume deployment easier than traditional RAID systems. SHR will allow users to handle RAID management, expand storage, and maximize storage capability even if they do not have a fine grasp of various RAID levels.

How do I change RAID 1 to SHR?

Migrating RAID-1 to SHR on DS414
  1. Insert the new 4TB into the last remaining slot.
  2. Create the SHR with just the new 4TB disk.
  3. Move all data currently stored on RAID-1 to the new SHR.
  4. Remove the RAID-1 group, and add those (now empty) 4TB disks to the SHR.
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