--- title: "CADspeed: Optimize Your Hardware for CAD Applications | RAID" description: RAID | Read the latest tips about optimizing hardware for CAD applications with experts from CADspeed. --- [![Cadalyst](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Editorial%20-%20Misc/cadalyst_logo.gif?width=198&height=70&name=cadalyst_logo.gif "Cadalyst")](https://www.cadalyst.com) ![Cadalyst_logo-trans.png](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hub/251891/file-25772071.png?width=270&name=file-25772071.png "Cadalyst_logo-trans.png") - [About Us](https://www.cadalyst.com) - [Contact Us](https://www.cadalyst.com) [![CADspeed -- Optimizing Hardware for CAD Software](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CADspeed_header_red.jpg?width=936&name=CADspeed_header_red.jpg "CADspeed -- Optimizing Hardware for CAD Software")](https://cadalyst-2.hs-sites.com/cadspeed) ## [The Best Hardware Configuration for AutoCAD 2013, Part 4: Processor, Video Card, RAM and Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/31/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-4-processor-video-card-ram-and-hard-drive) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Oct 31, 2012, 2:37:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) So far in this series, I've discussed [how to determine if your hardware can handle the AutoCAD 2013 upgrade](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/10/10/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-1-can-your-current-workstation-handle-the-upgrade/), [how to outline your current and future needs](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/10/18/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-2-current-and-future-needs/) and [how to find new hardware if you decide it's time for a new system](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-3-review-recommended-hardware/). If you are looking for new hardware for AutoCAD 2013, here's some specific components to look at closely. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/10/31/the-best-hardware-configuration-for-autocad-2013-part-4-processor-video-card-ram-and-hard-drive) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [Operating Systems](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-systems), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Upgrade](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/upgrade), [Video Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/video-cards), [Operating System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/operating-system), [Windows](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/windows), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [RAID for the CAD Workstation](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/01/06/raid-for-the-cad-workstation) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Jan 6, 2012, 12:30:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2572885105-jpg/blog-files/raid-1.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/01/06/raid-for-the-cad-workstation) RAID is an option you'll likely want to consider for a new workstation, depending on the model you choose. The acronym stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, and refers to the redundancy that provides reliability and data security. By far, the most common options offered in workstations are RAID modes 0 and 1. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2012/01/06/raid-for-the-cad-workstation) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [SSD Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ssd-drive), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 3: The Compare Option](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/30/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-3-the-compare-option) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 30, 2011, 4:10:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2558645148-jpg/blog-files/fig_3-1_main-dialog_compare-option.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/30/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-3-the-compare-option) Previously, [we discussed the meaning behind the various index scores reported by the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad/). Next, [we talked about operating the benchmark](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation/). In this, part 3 of our blog, we finish discussing the operation of the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/30/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-3-the-compare-option) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Benchmark](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/benchmark), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 2: Download, Installation and Operation](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 25, 2011, 5:50:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566394564-jpg/blog-files/fig_2-1_main-dialog_record-current-system-configuration.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation) [Previously, we discussed the meaning behind the various index scores reported by the Cadalyst Systems Benchmark](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad/). Here, we will talk about operating the benchmark. For our discussion, we will use the latest version of the [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, C2012 v5.4](http://cadalyst.com/benchmark-test), which was recently released. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/25/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-2-download-install-and-operation) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Benchmark](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/benchmark), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Cadalyst Systems Benchmark, Part 1: Evaluate and Compare Workstations Running AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Aug 16, 2011, 6:00:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2566394419-jpg/blog-files/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-results-page.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad) Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary lists one definition for benchmark as: *a standardized problem or test that serves as a basis for evaluation or comparison*. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/08/16/cadalyst-systems-benchmark-part-1-evaluate-and-compare-workstations-running-autocad) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Autodesk](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autodesk), [RAM](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/ram), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [Graphics Card](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-card), [Hard Drive](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hard-drive), [AutoCAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/autocad), [Processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/processors), [GPU](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/gpu), [Graphics Cards](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/graphics-cards), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Benchmark](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/benchmark), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Build a Network System for CAD Operations, Part 2: RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/25/build-a-network-system-for-cad-operations-part-2-raid) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 25, 2011, 4:31:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2572885105-jpg/blog-files/raid-1.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/25/build-a-network-system-for-cad-operations-part-2-raid) Our first post introduced the idea of [building of a network system for CAD operations](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/build-a-network-system-for-cad-operations-part-1-prevent-catastrophic-failure/). From an operator perspective, the workstation has the CAD application itself stored locally. But the files should reside on the shared storage device. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/25/build-a-network-system-for-cad-operations-part-2-raid) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Backup System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/backup-system), [Network](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/network), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Build a Network System for CAD Operations, Part 1: Prevent Catastrophic Failure](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/25/build-a-network-system-for-cad-operations-part-1-prevent-catastrophic-failure) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 25, 2011, 4:20:37 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A network system in a CAD facility is a vital part of the operations of any CAD production team. The nature of CAD work has value far beyond the price tag of the workstation, software and server. CAD files often have hundreds of man hours wrapped in data files – time and effort that equals money. [Read More](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/25/build-a-network-system-for-cad-operations-part-1-prevent-catastrophic-failure) Topics: [Workstations](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/workstations), [Hardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/hardware), [RAID](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/raid), [Connectivity](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/connectivity), [Backup System](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/backup-system), [Network](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/network), [CAD](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/topic/cad) ## [Hardware for the CAD Professional, Part 5: Hard Drives](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/19/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-5) Posted by [cadhardware](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/author/cadhardware) Apr 19, 2011, 4:46:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.cadalyst.com/hs-fs/file-2572884710-jpg/blog-files/istock_000013602873xsmall.jpg)](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/19/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-5) In [part 1 of Hardware for the CAD Professional](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/12/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-1/), we reviewed the basics of system requirements. In [part 2, we defined some commonly used terms](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/12/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-2/). In [part 3, we talked about processors](https://blog.cadalyst.com/cadspeed/2011/04/13/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-3/) and how they can affect your workflow. [Part 4](http://cadspeed.wordpress.com/2011/04/14/hardware-for-the-cad-professional-part-4/) helped you calculate how much RAM you need. Now, let's talk about hard drives. 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