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    Building server and have a question

    I finally got all my parts except my hd's (which hopefully will be here tuesday) so here is my build: MB: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P Case: Norco-4020 Memory: OCZ Platinum 4GB DDR2 1066 PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-850TX 850W Raid Card: Areca 1280ML HD: 10-WD 1TB Green SATA HD OS: 1- Seagate 500 SATA...
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    Windows Home Server FAQ

    I have read most of the posts in this thread and there is one thing that im unclear on. It sounds like WHS does data duplication by default, my question is can i choose not to do data duplication but still do parity? Id like to utilize as much HD space as possible but still have some level of...
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    Building new server need recomendations

    I would not use the MB raid, if i decide to go with raid (and i am seriously considering it after thinking about all my options). I will go with the areca 1280ML. While i would obviously like to save money I also want to do this one time, I really dont like the thought of ripping hundreds of...
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    Building new server need recomendations

    Great info Nitro, i think im pretty much sold. Sounds like it will do exactly what im looking for. Ill keep you updated as i build it :)
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    Building new server need recomendations

    nitro, Thanks for the responses its a great help, I am a little confused on the duplication part. Do you have to duplicate everything? or can you tell it what you want to duplicate? Edit I just re-read your post and see its totally optional on what you decide to duplicate. Also, I...
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    Building new server need recomendations

    Sorry forgot to answer your question about what Raid i would be running, Raid 5 or 6. If the card supports it i would run 6 and seeing that the 1280 comes with the cables i will most likely be heading that route. Admittedly, I dont know alot about WHS, can it benefit from the hardware raid or...
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    Building new server need recomendations

    Will be used almost solely as a media server. I will probably backup the laptops to it as well but the "main" use will be media. I was looking at the areca cards and they are pricey but i havent read anything bad about them yet (other than their price) BTW: have you seen the fanout cables...
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    Building new server need recomendations

    I am going to build a new data server, I know i will be using the norco 4020 chassis and the supermicro server MB but im having some trouble determining what raid card to go with. I want to populate all 20 drive bays most likely with 1.5TB drives. I want to stay with hardware raid so I need...
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