What does the "Ready" status signify in a RAID setup?

The "Ready" status in a RAID setup signifies that the drives are functioning normally and are operating as intended within the array. This indicates that all drives are operational, healthy, and the RAID functions are performing correctly, allowing for normal data access and operations to continue without issues. This status assures users that the RAID array is in good condition and can provide the expected performance and redundancy.

In contrast, if RAID were in the process of rebuilding or initializing, the status would not reflect "Ready," as those processes indicate that the array is currently working to restore data integrity or configuration, which can temporarily affect performance and availability. Access to data would not be restricted under a "Ready" status, affirming the normal operation of the devices associated with the RAID array.