Recent content by gruvent

Guess I will find out. Maybe I will buy the compatable ZFS hardware just incase i change my mind :)

the database is backed up by other methods. I just noted that because someone was wondering what kind of files were 30 to 50 Gigs. I have other large files like VM images. Just need a 2nd location to store files. This is not for public access. Just 2 or 3 people will be accessing the files. I...

Yes, Helps out alot. Thank you.

Your Correct. It's not for home use. However, I will be using it on a windows workgroup network that is the same size as a home network. (3 Users and a few servers). WHS looked good because it uses pools, appears to be simple and the OS manages the files for you. I don't have time to...

I have to move around database backup files. Teaming,bonding or link aggregation is new to me. This looks like something I should implement as it looks like it will really help with transfer wait times for these large files. Sounds like having an Intel Pro/1000 PT Dual card in both machines...

Danny, Thanks for the response! I did not have any info on the break-out cables. Assuming that a server using this hardware is setup correctly and running in a perfect enviroment, what file transfer speeds could I achieve with good 7200RPM Drives? (Just looking for a range)

I need a little help selecting the correct hardware for a file server. I've decided to go with WHS along with a NORCO 3116 case. The problem is that I have to move 30 to 50 GB single files to/from the server and I don't want to wait hours for the file transfer. I will be using SATA drives. I...