setting up a RAID 0 in a MacPro - stripe size best for video/audio?

[objectwerks inc]

On Apr 22, 2008, at 2:56 PM, Kevin Callahan wrote:

> I got my 3 Spinpoint F1 drives today and popped them in the new DUAL  
> QUAD.  Wow!  nothing could be simpler - I think I put all three  
> drives in place in less than 3 minutes. Nice machine!
>
> I'm not sure, however, how to set up the striping for the RAID 0.
>
> Using DISK UTILITY: the RAID block size options are 16k, 32k, 64k,  
> 128k, and 256k
>
> As I'll be using the RAID for hi-res video and audio (large files),  
> should I go with 256k?


you are probably fine with 256.  Don't have personal experience but I  
did read a few pointers recently with 256 listed as being fine
Chad

>

> when I search GOOGLE for advice, people were suggesting 512k, but  
> the built-in controller on my new DUAL QUAD doesn't provide that  
> option.
>
> should I get a RAID controller? or go with the built-in and 256k ?
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin
>
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