`STANDARD` storage class implies more parity than `REDUCED_REDUNDANCY` class. So, `STANDARD` parity drives should be

- Greater than or equal to 2, if `REDUCED_REDUNDANCY` parity is not set.
- Greater than `REDUCED_REDUNDANCY` parity, if it is set.

Parity blocks can not be higher than data blocks, so `STANDARD` storage class parity can not be higher than N/2. (N being total number of drives)

> **This list is non exhaustive, it depends on the operating system and filesystem under use - please consult your operating system vendor for a more comprehensive list of special characters**.

MinIO recommends using Linux operating system for production workloads.

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