raid modes?

[Tosk]

hi im setting up a new sata2 wd 250gig hdd and i was wondering about what mode i should use?

its giving me these options

mirroring
striping
striping mirroring
spanning
raid 5


im only using 1 hdd for now. so whats should i have
it set at thanks for any help.

ive setup raid befor on a sata150 hdd but i never saw these options befor..

im thinking of using another 1 the same later on or i may even buy a biger 1

 

[Tosk]

thanks m8 so its only best to use raid on 2x hdds?

can you tell me what the different modes are when you got the time please
i sort of have some understanding of some of them.. but im still unsure whats what lol

mm so if i get another 1 of the same make and model . i could have them set to striping? or would use have them set differently ?

dunno if i want to mirror them really..

thanks again rpstewart. had a feeling you be he first to help me out

 

[Tosk]

thanks for the fast replys rpstewart. happy christmas m8

i understand raid more now
thanks again