What is the minimum number of drives in a RAID 5 dynamic pool?

The correct answer is C. 5. The minimum number of drives in a RAID 5 dynamic pool is 5. RAID 5 requires at least 3 drives for data striping with parity, but Dell's implementation in Unity systems requires a minimum of 5 drives to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

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The minimum number of drives in a RAID 5 dynamic pool is 5. RAID 5 requires at least 3 drives for data striping with parity, but Dell's implementation in Unity systems requires a minimum of 5 drives to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

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