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# 3.2. Who Should Use RAID?

Anyone who needs to keep large quantities of data on hand (such as a system administrator) would benefit by using RAID technology. Primary reasons to use RAID include:

- Enhanced speed

- Increased storage capacity using a single virtual disk

- Lessened impact of a disk failure

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