As far as RAID, you can see the future in SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) technology. That paired with "self-healing" controller software is the blending of function, speed, and ease-of-use.

Part of the question is the hardware implementations - hot-swappable drives are de-rigueur in server builds these days, but those are always paired with enhanced controller technology.

I am seeing more enhanced controller technology showing up in retail builds.


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