Most hardware is 2-3 years old from my old server, this build is simply to expand the drive capacity/ease of access and use:
CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 620
MOBO: Asus M4A79XTD-EVO
RAM: 2GB
CARDS: 2x Supermicro AOC-SAS2LP-MV8
Windows 7 w Remote Desktop access for any maintenance it needs
I am...
Anyone with serious modding experience on the Antec 1200, this question is for you.
I'm looking at tearing down my Antec 1200 and making it into a full fledged server case, I need some help on whether or not this is workable based on the case' structure.
What I have in mind is de-riveting...
I know this subject has been brought up several times (and I've looked through ALL of the threads on them).
I've outgrown my Azza case (13 drives, a slightly smaller copy of the Antec 1200) and have spilled over to a 4 disk external enclosure, I'm looking to stay with a full tower as a...
I'll just list the specs of my current system:
Q9550 @ 2.83
8GB ram
XFX ATI 4890 1GB
2 500GB Seagates run Raid 1 split into 150 GB (OS) / 350 GB (Backup)
4 1 TB WD Blacks Raid 5 for storage
I'm switching from software raid to hardware raid (3ware 9650 12port) and will be expanding my...
I've done the googling and now want everyone's opinions, the data stored will be games, movies (divx, dvd, and bluray), tv shows, mp3s, large pictures(8mb+) and then the smaller assorted files that everyone has but doesn't know how to sort. The small files stay put, its more the media that gets...
There are two different battery backup modules for these device (3ware 9650SE-12ML), bbu-module-3 and bbu-module-4, I can't seem to find anywhere online that explains the differences, both seem to offer the same features/specs. Can someone please explain the differences in the two?
Hi all,
I've finally had enough and am unable to figure it out for myself so I'm hoping you all can help.
I am running a Raid 5 setup with 4 WD 1TB Blacks using software raid on ICH9R, when transfering anything (either within the raid or to other drives) it will burst initially at over...