If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Compact storage server or storage tower w/ 8 Bays (Min)
I am trying to find an 8bay (minimum) storage tower that doesn't take
up a ton of space *and* doesn't cost a fortune. The best option would be a minimally sized self contained box like a via box I read about (but can't find for sale) (http://www.mswhs.com/2009/10/via-nsd-7800- review/) The second best option is a tower that has a basic (JBOD, no raid needed since I plan on using ZFS) 8 disk controller (8 dsk ctrlr so I don't have to have mult eSATA cables). I haven't found anything like this yet. The third best/least preferable is the options are what I have found already is the Rosewill RSV-S8 and the SANS DIGITAL TR8U but they are more than i need (don't need raid if I'm using ZFS). If I go the storage tower route (ie with no mobo/microproc, unlike the via solution) then I will need to invest in a computer as well and since I am looking for compact I was looking at mini-computers. Problem is I would need something that has a minimum of 2 eSATA ports or can accept a eSATA card and most of them look like they don't have this integrated and are too small to take a card; I am sure there is one out there, I just can't seem to find it. I am not looking to spend much on this, max $450 which also limits my options (that is $450 for Storage Tower + Mini-Comp **or** $450 for full compact 8-bay storage server). Any recommendations for hardware that fits my needs would *really* be appreciated or if there is some compact/affordable option that would allow me to install OpenSolaris/ FreeBSD/FreeNAS I'm all ears! (please don't suggest a monster Drobo, I'd have to put out a 3rd mortgage just to put a down payment for one of those things) Summary: -Compact as Possible -One box solution (server) or two box solution (mini-comp + storage tower) -8 Bay Minimum -Cheap (~$450, willing to sacrifce performance) -Preferably something with a 8 port controller (so I don't have to run multiple eSATA cables) Cheers, -Gaiko |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Help with ext storage tower set up | rock | Storage (alternative) | 4 | November 4th 10 12:25 AM |
Dell Min 9 owners: Have you used SD cards in slot for extra storage? | [email protected] | Dell Computers | 5 | August 1st 09 08:55 PM |
Server vs. NAS Storage | [email protected] | Storage & Hardrives | 16 | September 19th 06 07:40 PM |
FS: Compaq Rackmount "Storage System" bays. | Dan | Compaq Servers | 7 | December 19th 04 03:23 AM |
FREE STORAGE SERVICE - 100 megabytes of storage space on the internet | [email protected] | Storage (alternative) | 0 | December 14th 04 11:26 AM |