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disk columns
About this tag
The tag 'disk columns' appears in discussions about Windows 8 Storage Spaces, specifically regarding how the number of disk columns affects the ability to add hard drives to a storage pool. Users note that choosing a parity resiliency type limits the number of disk columns, which can restrict future expansion. In contrast, simple or resiliency types may avoid this limitation, allowing easier addition of disks. The tag is relevant for users planning storage pools and considering future scalability.
For The Windows 8 "Storage Space" Pools, am I correct that choosing the "Simple/Resiliency" type of Pool will allow me to add more disks in the future when I buy them without any issues. I know that if you choose any of the "parity" types to create the Pool, you run the risk of having problems...
adding disks
diskdiskcolumnsdisk space
external drive
future upgrades
hard drive
mirroring
parity
pool types
resiliency
space management
storage
storage issues
troubleshooting
virtual drive
windows 8