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RAID concerns with Core2Duo

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steakman1971

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I have an older Core2Duo computer that I am running Linux Mint distro on. This system is running Newznab, Sickbeard, and CouchPotato. In addition, I also have Git and a few Samba shares running.
I'm the only user - it's mainly acting as a server. Long story short, this system runs fine and I really don't have any gripes about it. I'm considering adding a few additional HD's to it and using this for RAID/backup/file server.
It's an older Asus board (at least 5-6 years old). If I use the RAID controller on the board and the board fails, any idea if I can recover the data?
A better choice might be to get a RAID card. Recommendations on the card?
 
Probably no chance of recovering the data unless you get the same motherboard.
If you use linux, you can use software RAID which can be transferred to another setup.
If you are worried about integrity, you should utilise some redundancy, ie RAID 5

Others here are very familiar with software RAID solutions, I havent done this for a while.
 
If the board fails with a present RAID setup as long as the RAID structure on the hard drives are untampered, you can use the RAID setup on a replacement motherboard with the same controller used.
 
Perhaps you can suggest some replacements that will work if the op specifies his motherboard.
 
Well usually I'd just opt for the same board (used on ebay or F/S section on forums) in this situation so I know it is 100% going to be compatible with no bullshit involved. This is based on my experience but I can't see why it shouldn't work with an equivalent or similar model matching mobo with the same chipset controller used as the defective board.

This is why people would recommend spending the extra $60-100 for a proper discrete after market raid controller so when shit fucks up, you have the freedom to buy a replacement unit fairly easily. Locating EOL boards even used can be a PITA sometimes, in some cases absolutely unobtainable.
 
The BIOS and version can figure heavily.
Its not wise to advocate a solution if its untested.

I agree the same motherboard is fine using the same BIOS, but beyond that, it needs specific knowledge.


There are linux software RAID solutions that can be transferred between different hardware.
Hopefully the guys that use them will see this thread.
 
Indeed but going to that stage particularly involves time and effort and a bit of luck so you have all data intact once transferred over.
 
Why not just get a standardized Raid controller card? Then if it goes down, he can just move the card and the raid over.
 
Jorona said:
Why not just get a standardized Raid controller card? Then if it goes down, he can just move the card and the raid over.
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A better choice might be to get a RAID card.
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I would just use the software raid that comes with the OS. Even a Core2Duo can handle raid5 or raid6 with very little CPU usage. With software raid the array can be moved to any linux system or even a live usb stick in minutes. No need for a HW raid card.
 
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I'll check into the software RAID. I might see what kind of cards are available - when the system is indexing, mySQL/PHP can take a few CPU cycles on the box.
Might kind of strange - but I am wanting to use this box to back up a Drobo. The Drobo works - but if it fails (2 drives or more), I'm SOL. I don't want to lose all of my data
 
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