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    New File Server

    here are the benchmarks i ran on my 8 disk raid 10 array in HDtach, Hdtune, and iometer. First up for hd tach and hdtune is my boot drive. it's a quick little sucker (it's a laptop HDD) These tests were performed with the following settings. HD Tach - Long 32MB test HD Tune - Size 8MB...
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    Small backup server RAID card opinions

    this is the card i use in my huge file server but you can use a break cable with it as well. http://ncix.com/products/?sku=33412&vpn=9690SA%2D4I%2DSGL&manufacture=3Ware
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    New File Server

    I know but i had a bad first experience with the norco's not to mention i have heard of people having issues with hot swapping drives on the norco chassis. One feature i did like about the norco chassis was the ability to mount either a 3.5 or 2.5 form factor drive in the caddies.
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    New File Server

    $600 for an E1 will you let me knwo when you find that. This case was $1200+tax. I will let you know on the fan front when i get them installed i only ordered the fans last night. The stock fans are very loud. especially the PSU i think they are rated at around 50-65dba each and there's 2 power...
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    New File Server

    nah. she was my "helper" she kept an eye on the empty box while i worked on the server :D. And then freaked out when she got into the box. There's a reason i call her glitch :)
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    New File Server

    Ok i will be posting the pics. There are alot so bare with me. On the topic on the cost of the case yes it was expensive but when you take into account the cost of a norco chassis for me ($400) plus a SAS expander card it's not that much more. In regards to the loudness this will be mostly...
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    Help me build a Norco 4020 system!

    well iirc that card only has 2 sas ports so you can only break out to 8 sata connectors without either an expander or additional cards.
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    New File Server

    Well i tried the norco route and did not have an enjoyable time. As a result of used a more reliable solution. (in my mind atleast). The norco cases are nice but you defintely get what you pay for. I ended up with the following. 3ware 9690sa-4i Supermicro SC846E1 9x 1TB WD black (will add...
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    WHS Possible Setup

    you could get something like a SAS tape backup or an iosafe external drive.
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    IDE vs AHCI

    i am not sure on windows 7 but i know on windows xp if you enable ahci mode after os was isntalled on ide you have to reinstall windows.
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    Norco Question

    update as to my damaged case. I have to wait for the courier (purolator) asses my claim which could take up to 30 days. I am now debating to bother with this hassle or just use the damaged case since as far as i can tell it's just superficial. The internal electornics appear un damaged. also as...
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    Norco Question

    right but i didn't buy the 4020 (wishing i had) i got the 4220 and it has plastic handles. Worse case scenario i go to home depot/rona/lowes and just get some replacement heavy duty handles. On the other issues. the top panel was not stuck. i didn't check for screws since every rackmount case...
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    Norco Question

    well i got my norco case. Eveything looked good until i looked closer. I had some issues with the case being damaged. which was odd since the box was fine. I am trying to either get a new case shipped from ncix or given a significant discount. Also i have found the top panel is stuck (one of the...
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    Norco Question

    yes actually. i though i had posted that update already. but here goes. I have ordered everything (except the additional 12 HDD to fill this puppy up. That will come later as i use storage. I am torn on the OS to use though. I am not sure if i should use my technet subscriptiosn for WSS2008...
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    WHS Possible Setup

    1. my lower amd is going into my larger file server. 2. i am only using it strickly for backup and restore so unless whs2 is a billion times better at that feature i see no need to upgrade it 3, i would agree except that i already own the drives. I am planning on use 2TB drives in my 20 drive...
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