Partition RAID 5 in Windows Server 2003

Partition RAID 5 in Windows Server 2003 attracts more and more attention as RAID becoming more commonly used. RAID is a technology that allows computer users to achieve high levels of storage reliability via the technique of arranging the devices into arrays.

RAID 5 partition introduction

Unlike the now well-established RAID levels 0 and 1, which offer either faster performance or increased security in the event of hard disk failure, RAID 5 offers both performance and security benefits. RAID 5 needs some powerful logic processing capabilities to control the simultaneous operation of several hard disks and to write data and parity information across all disks in the stripe set. The latter function does not require a particularly complex architecture, but as transfer rates increase, the process of writing parity data on the fly increases CPU overhead accordingly. Below is the picture of RAID 5.

Partition RAID 5 in Windows Server 2003 - RAID 5 partition introduction

Partition RAID 5 in Windows Server 2003 Software

How to choose partition RAID 5 in Windows Server 2003 software? Considering both price and reliability, RAID 5 is more preferred by server users, then how to choose a right RAID disk management tool to manage it becomes a problem.

EaseUS Partition Master Server Edition is a disk management tool to resize, move, copy, create, delete partitions, etc. As an alternative to Server Magic, it works perfectly on RAID 5 in Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 and Non-Server Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 32 and 64 bit systems. And it allows users to create a bootable CD/DVD to manage Windows Server partitions when there is a boot failure caused by virus or any other unexpected issue.

Furthermore, resizing partition will not cause performance degradation on a RAID 5, nor any data will be lost during the partition process. If you are still afraid of any data loss because of accidental affairs, Partition & Disk Copy function of this software can be used to backup your data before any operations.

How to partition RAID 5 in Windows Server 2003 with server magic alternative

As server magic alternative, EaseUS Partition Master can partition RAID 5 easily with simply drag and drop. Why not free download this partition RAID 5 Windows Server 2003 software and have a try yourself. The picture below is screen shot of EaseUS Partition Master Server Edition:

Partition RAID 5 in Windows Server 2003 with EaseUS Partition Master

Partition RAID 5 in Windows Server 2003 Software Editions

There are five editions of EaseUS Partition Master: Home, Professional, Server, Unlimited and Technician. It has many features that Partition Magic has. The differences between each edition:

Home Edition: supports all functions under Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit systems. Free for home users.
Professional Edition: for business users, supports Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Windows 7 32 and 64 bit systems, and can create bootable CD. Single License.
Server Edition: supports Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 and Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 32 and 64 bit systems, and can create bootable CD. Single License.
Unlimited Edition: allows unlimited usage within one company.
Technician Edition: allows to be used by IT consultants to help their clients.

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