What is a key characteristic of RAID Level 0?

RAID Level 0 is characterized primarily by its focus on performance enhancement through the method known as striping. In a RAID 0 array, data is split into blocks and distributed across multiple drives, allowing for higher throughput and improved read/write speeds. This configuration takes advantage of the combined performance of the individual drives, as multiple disks can handle data requests simultaneously.

While RAID 0 offers significant performance benefits, it does not provide any redundancy or protection against data loss. Should one drive fail in a RAID 0 setup, all data in the array can become inaccessible. This lack of data protection differentiates it from other RAID levels, which employ various methods (like mirroring or parity) to safeguard data. Thus, RAID Level 0 is primarily utilized in scenarios where speed is critical, and data loss risk can be managed.