A storage apparatus includes a processor. The processor is configured to sequence a plurality of data pieces. The plurality of data pieces are respectively stored in a plurality of memory devices. The processor is configured to set compensation ranges to be respectively compensated by a first predetermined number of parities. The compensation ranges are respective portions of consecutive data pieces among the sequenced data pieces. The compensation ranges include a variably set number of data pieces for the respective parities. Each of the plurality of data pieces is included in a second predetermined number of compensation ranges.