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Gea and ChrisBenn, Thanks for the enlightenment guys. For sure I'll take the easy route by using the network backup/restore option since Linux filesystem support is problematic. I don't want complications or headaches, potentially going down a path from which there is no return. Cheers...

Thanks. Network restore is always a possibilty but Gigabit throughput pales in comparison to local 300 MB/s SATA speeds. So, are you saying that Linux filesystem support is nonexistant on Solaris11/Nexenta/OpenIndiana? I've seen bug reports on Nexenta forum related to this issue.

I use external harddisks to make full backups of my NAS filesystem. When I migrate to ZFS from Linux md/ext4, I will be re-using the RAID drives meaning that I'm going to blow away the Linux filesystem and data currently on those disks during the migration. I need to use the external drives as...

I can see the disks from your signature. It's reassuring to hear your experiences; most people only post their bad experiences which skews one's ability to objectively evaluate a disk product. I'll look into WD closer since there are usually deals at the local computer stores. -Robert.

I have a home media NAS server with 2TB of data which I need to backup periodically. I'm currently using software RAID (md-raid) on Ubuntu 10.10 but am planning on migrating soon to Nexentastor using ZFS. With Nexenta, I have the snapshot facility to create the images for periodic...

Thanks for the explanation, Gea. I certainly did get my terminology wrong :rolleyes:. The options you presented don't meet my needs unfortunately. Another point I notice is that I can't mix different drive capacities ino the same vdev; all your examples illustrate that I must group 1TBs...

Hi, ZZFS noobie question here... If I was to configure a Solaris-based ZFS NAS using four 500GB drives and two 1TB drives in a RaidZ2, would I combine the four 500GB drives in one pool and the two 1TB drives in another then configure the Raid? Or could I combine all six drives in one pool and...

Hi, I'm in the market for replacing my existing mobo, an ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe. It's acting up and is a critical NAS server in my home network. So, I need a recommendation for a replacement board. I've not been following any mobo developments so I'm really in the dark as to where to start...

Thanks guys! This is really useful informatin I've received. I appologize for the PCI-X confusion; the technology and acronyms are confusing sometimes especially if one does not constantly keep up to date. I'm off to the store today to spend some cash on improved cabling and possibly the LSI...

Thanks for the reply, sub.mesa Ah, ok. Good information. The MB has PCI, PCI-16X, PCI-8X and PCI-e available. Older technology after all. There's the thin edge of the wedge. Once I start in with a new MB, then I have to look for a new CPU, DDR3 memory, etc. I've a budget to work within and...

I'm going to change my existing mdadm-based RAID6 array to ZFS, probably based around Nexentastor. At the same time, I thought it would be a good opportunity to upgrade my existing case to use hot-swap 3-5 bays so that I could get activity LEDs on the front as well as hot-swap capabilities...

I'll do that then.

Resurecting this thread to ask a question along the same lines as the OP. I'm going to change my existing mdadm-based RAID6 array to ZFS, probably based around Nexentastor. Simultaneously, I was looking at upgrading my case to use hot-swap 3-5 bays so that I could get activity LEDs on the...

Grinding the flat of the screw would be work with very little benefit. Examining the photo again, it seems to me that the manufacturer has dimpled the screw holes anyway, which effectively raises the drive 0.5mm or so above the chassis. What about chucking the M3 screw into a drill and...

If it were me, I'd investigate the possibility of enlarging the chamfer on the screw hole to match the M3 screw I have available. I'd do the following: 1. Mount the drive in the bay with the four screws. 2. Remove one screw at a time. 3. Take a countersink or small drill of the same diameter...