Recent content by xantonin

Thanks for the replies. I've been playing around with BTRFS while not deciding 100% what to do as I wait. I did a lot more research and found some problems and better goals. While the LSI card is good, it's TOO good. It's over powered to use it with a self-healing FS because most of those...

Hi all, my first thread here. I've long read many useful threads here from Google searches, and figured it was time to sign up. I'm looking to build a NAS. I have some hardware at my disposal I would like to use but I think I may be better off selling it and going a different path. I'm still...

I haven't been able to find a clear answer on transfers smaller than the stripe size. It likely depends on the controller, however most of my research seems to indicate that the controller usually just stores the data directly on the drive if it is smaller than the strip. Stripe Width and...

I have 8x SSDs in a RAID 0. It's not worth it, other than bragging rights. In theory, you are extending the life of the drives by doing a RAID 0, however, you are also increasing your risk of a random total failure as well. But this is less than a mechanical drive anyway. Personally, I have a...