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For this reason, you should avoid using a stripeset to store critical data. Stripesets are more suitable for storing data that can be reproduced easily or whose loss does not prevent the system from supporting its critical mission.

Evenly distribute the members across the device ports to balance load and provide multiple paths as shown in the Figure 3–4.

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Figure 3–4. Distribute Members across Ports

Stripesets contain between 2 and 24 members.

Stripesets are well-suited for the following applications:

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