Xiao Ni <xni@xxxxxxxxxx> > > Hi > > It depends on which layout do you use and the copies you specify. There > is a detailed description in `man md 3` Thanks a lot for the hint. After studying the pattern I think n2 and o2 could survive if losing two correct disks with 4 or 5 disks. but f2 will be dead. is my understanding correct? will n2 and o2 be promised with the same pattern even if I grow the disk numbers, like 3->4, or 4->5? if losing two disks will madam find out the raid can be rebuilded safely or not? I should try this myself, but I hope I can get some knowledge before trying... Thanks again for any help.