RE: Storage subsystem for HA server

["Paul Gordon" <paul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

In this case, (no pun intended!) probably just in the standard
3.5"
internal drive cage within the case. I have one of those high-density
hot-plug cages (a 5-in-3) in one of my other servers, they're fine, but
I don't think I need it in this instance, - This isn't primarily a
massive storage server, - my media server has that role, with it's 2TB
array (5 x 400GB) on an 8 port controller, that has 3 ports worth of
expansion left. I've nearly filled that, so I'll be needing to add 1
more 400GB drive to it quite soon and trying out the Highpoint
controllers' array expansion facility.

Paul G.

Also, my shortlist has now expanded to four potential controllers:
Highpoint RocketRaid 2310
ARECA 1210
3Ware 9650SE
Promise Supertrak  EX4350



> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of
> Jonathan Hall
> Sent: 02 February 2007 07:53
> To: UKHA_D Group
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Storage subsystem for HA server
>
> Off topic a little, how are you going to house it all.  I bought an
ICY
> bay
> fro Aria, it can hold four drives in three 5.25 bays. They also do a
five
> drive  in three 5.25 but you may need to do some metal work to get it
in
> the
> case.  From the diagrams of it there can be no protrusions into the
space
> it
> slots and my PC had tinny little shelves on either side to support
devices
> as you slide them in.  I think it is mint, hot swap features, powers
four
> drives off two Molex connections.
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>