Here is my setup in a nutshell....
One Server, One Main PC both have Raid Arrays on them one with a Raid 6 (Server), Other with Raid 5. I am looking to increase the transfer speeds between them + I have several access points through out the house WD TV Media Players can play items from the...
So I am working on moving to a managed switch with LACP and getting a quad port NIC for my server and dual port for my secondary pc. Before you ask why just know this is what I intend to do. My issue is that in my server I have a open port for a quad nic with no issues. My problem is that my...
No not short on PCI-E Slots I have two only one is being utilized by the 8708EM2.. My only Issue with doing that Is a layout issue. My Server rig is housed in a Lian Li 343B which makes it kind of difficult to run cables out and back in especially to the other side of the case.
I do like the...
I did but I looked at the prices and found that a new (used) card might be a better solution for me. I mean unless I buy a 12+ port expander because one port on the HBA will be used up in the SAS cable connection. And the ones on eBay 16 port expander go for 180+... And I am worried about...
So I am currently using a LSI 8708EM2 which has two 8087 ports only giving me 8 drives. I bought it used but now thinking I want to go to a 16 port solution. Looking to buy another used one from eBay. And for the amount of money I am looking to spend 100-150$ I cam across three that I liked...
running windows 7.. I want to expand the raid 6 array i currently have. I have extra drives that I can easily put into the slots in my case to add the extra storage. I am fairly new with raid cards and expanders. I have picked up a little here and there. I have backups so if it doesnt work...
I actually have GIGABYTE GA-880GA-UD3H AM3 motherboard I was confused for some reason. Thing is most of the HBAs that I see are mostly two ports which only gives me 8 drives I would prefer to expand my array to 12-16 drives on a raid 6.
This is a file server and I am using on board video...
So I have two computers both have LSI 8708 EM2 raid Cards (Full Specs: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16816118117)
I currently on one raid card have 8 x 2TB Red drives and I am not quite out of space yet, but i know it will need to be expanded. I have thought about replacing each drive with 3...
I am running a hauppauge 2250 Tv Tuner in my Windows 7 Machine and I have done most all of the setup. Everything is almost right but I have a problem. I set this machine to record my shows, and it does. I am then watching them on a different PC. Here lies my problem I am able to play them but...
I am sure you are right about this.. I tired everything I new and it didnt work so I just got a new one. Thanks for helping me to stop banging my head on my desk....
no I hear what your saying but when I was using it on my WHS build i was not having these issues... If there is another card you could recommend It would be great.. I just need a card to add on sata ports no raid etc.