I built an HTPC with a Terabyte tank (2 x 1TB, RAID 1) and filled it very quickly. I'm looking to add more capacity, what's a recommendation?
I've been tossing the idea of getting 1 or 2 more TB drives and run RAID 5. My major concern is the risk of the controller blowing chow, so I may invest in a controller card in case that were to occur (better chance of restoring the array) .... which leads me to the next question: Is it even pheasible or possible to do offsite backups (Mozy, Carbonite, etc..) with that much data? If you think so, do you or know someone using offsite backups in this manner?
I've been tossing the idea of getting 1 or 2 more TB drives and run RAID 5. My major concern is the risk of the controller blowing chow, so I may invest in a controller card in case that were to occur (better chance of restoring the array) .... which leads me to the next question: Is it even pheasible or possible to do offsite backups (Mozy, Carbonite, etc..) with that much data? If you think so, do you or know someone using offsite backups in this manner?