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    Interpreting smartctl log

    Can any assist with interpreting what the output of this data is? selftest logfile and errors of c3t5000CCA369D1CF9Fd0 Hitachi HDS5C3020ALA632 /usr/sbin/smartctl -l selftest -d sat,12 -T permissive /dev/rdsk/c3t5000CCA369D1CF9Fd0s0 smartctl 6.0 2012-10-10 r3643 [i386-pc-solaris2.11]...
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    RAID1 Mirror

    I have a HP xw4400 running XP pro and I want to add a HD and configure a RAID1 mirror using the integrated Intel SATA RAID controller. Can the mirror be created without destroying the OS/data on the original source drive? If so, are there any pre-requisites, ie software to be installed on...
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    Norco RPC-4220 hardware

    My 4220 arrived today. I was aware that there is no manual. However, there are some hardware parts that I have no clue as where they go or what they are used for. Can someone provide some insight? Many thanks!
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    MB for All-in-One

    I have been doing a lot of reading and searching over the past couple of months and can really use some suggestions from the community regarding the selection of a motherboard in an ESX 4.1 All-in-One solution. The MB will reside in a Norco 4220. MB requirements: 1. Cost effective $300 2. Intel...
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    ZFS - 512b or 4KB Drive?

    I am trying to decide on which 2TB drive to go with in a 6 drive ZFS RAIDZ2 pool. HITACHI 5K3000 HDS5C3020ALA632 or SAMSUNG F4 HD204UI? I really like the Samsung F4s but there are so many conflicting posts regarding 512b vs 4K drives in ZFS. What are the FACTS??
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    All-In-One Build

    I have wanted to build a NAS and a ESXi server and have been debating as to whether I should build them separately or go for the All-In-One solution. I have decided to pursue the All-In-One solution with ESXi 4.1U1 and OI w/Napp-It 1 x NORCO RPC-4220 2 x 2.5” WD1600BEKT 160GB 7200...
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    Hardware Suggestions for NAS

    I'm in the process of determining which hardware to use for building my NAS. I have built PC's before, but I am lacking the experience in regards to what hardware works best with ZFS and the many SATA drives required to build this. The use case for the NAS are: 1. Movie (DVD/BD) Rips 2...
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