vdev/pool math with combined raidzX vdevs...

[Bob Friesenhahn]

On Mon, 9 Jul 2012, Jason Usher wrote:
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> Am I really the only person worrying about the interactive failure properties of combining vdevs into a pool ?

Yes.  You are the only one.  The strength of the individual vdev is 
the primary determining factor of the strength of the pool.

However, one must not discount the "forklift" factor and the "fat 
finger" factor which quickly become more significant factors to the 
health of your pool.

Bob
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