Which RAID level does not provide data redundancy?

RAID level 0, also known as striping, involves splitting data evenly across two or more disks without parity information, redundancy, or fault tolerance. This means that if one drive fails, the entire array fails, resulting in total data loss. RAID 0 is typically used to increase performance, as it allows for faster read and write operations by using multiple disks simultaneously. However, because it does not duplicate data across the disks, it does not provide any form of data redundancy1.

References: The explanation aligns with the standard definitions and functionalities of RAID levels as described in various authoritative sources on computer storage and network security, including materials from the EC-Council’s Certified Network Defender (CND) course. For the most accurate and detailed information, please refer to the latest CND study materials and documents available through the EC-Council and other reputable sources on RAID technology.