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
|
|||
|
|||
2TB IDE RAID Storage - Build Vs. Buy
My department is in need of 2 terabytes of storage space for archiving image
files. The image files must be available on-line to our customer support agents (24x7). However, the files are accessed infrequently. So, IDE RAID seems to be a perfect choice. Right now, I have two possible IDE RAID solutions for my requirements. First Solution (DIY) --------------------- Build a 2 terabytes NAS server with: a.. A 3Ware 8506-12 SATA Raid Controller (supports 12 SATA HDs) a.. http://www.3ware.com/products/serial_ata8000.asp b.. A 4U rackmount chassis that holds 12+ SATA HDs and a motherboard c.. Intel P4 3.2GHz processor with a server-grade motherboard d.. 2 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports e.. 10 x 250MB Western Digital SATA HD w/8MB cache f.. Running RAID-5 g.. Running RedHat 9.0 operating system (w/ NAS software) Second Solution (SATA IDE Storage Box) ------------------------------------------- Build a 2 Terabytes NAS server with: a.. Rackmount.com's SRAID Series 3U Smart IDE RAID Box a.. http://www.rackmount.com/RAID/SRAID.htm b.. Any 1U P4 3.2GHz rackmount server with 2 x Gigabit Eethernt Ports and a U320 SCSI port c.. 10 x 250MB Western Digital SATA HD w/8MB cache d.. Running RAID-5 e.. Running RedHat 9.0 operating system (w/NAS software) This is basically a build verses buy question. Should I buy something that is proven to run on IDE RAID (SRAID Series 3U Smart RAID Box) or build my own IDE RAID box utilizing 3Ware SATA controller? Thanks! |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
"Ted Rivera" wrote in
rvers.com: This is basically a build verses buy question. Should I buy something that is proven to run on IDE RAID (SRAID Series 3U Smart RAID Box) or build my own IDE RAID box utilizing 3Ware SATA controller? Thanks! Either way will work just fine, as long as you're comfortable building that kind of thing yourself. I'd probably look at the price, since the 3ware controller offers pretty much anything a "real" RAID box will. -- /Jesper Monsted |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 13:35:44 -0400, "Ted Rivera"
wrote: My department is in need of 2 terabytes of storage space for archiving image files. The image files must be available on-line to our customer support agents (24x7). However, the files are accessed infrequently. Have you considered a quick-acces tape library ? Far cheaper opertionally than keeping 2TB of disk spinning for years. The disk will be cheaper in raw materials, but the time needed to create and maintain it (and the energy consumed) will be far higher over time. With some ILM type software it will just appear to be part of the filesystem where the files take an extra 30sec to come up. Scott |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Your first solution will be cheaper to implement than the second.
3Ware IDE RAID controller costs much less than a fully integrated IDE RAID box. If you have the budget, go for the fully integrated IDE RAID box. "Ted Rivera" wrote in message ervers.com... First Solution (DIY) a.. A 3Ware 8506-12 SATA Raid Controller (supports 12 SATA HDs) a.. http://www.3ware.com/products/serial_ata8000.asp b.. A 4U rackmount chassis that holds 12+ SATA HDs and a motherboard Second Solution (SATA IDE Storage Box) ------------------------------------------- Build a 2 Terabytes NAS server with: a.. Rackmount.com's SRAID Series 3U Smart IDE RAID Box a.. http://www.rackmount.com/RAID/SRAID.htm |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Hi I'd be interrested in what the actual cost of the two solutions in question are. Just the plain hardware cost, no maintenance and no cost for actual building it (time). Andre JSpencerJr Wrote: Your first solution will be cheaper to implement than the second. 3Ware IDE RAID controller costs much less than a fully integrated IDE RAID box. If you have the budget, go for the fully integrated IDE RAID box. "Ted Rivera" wrote in message ervers.com... First Solution (DIY) a.. A 3Ware 8506-12 SATA Raid Controller (supports 12 SATA HDs) a.. http://www.3ware.com/products/serial_ata8000.asp b.. A 4U rackmount chassis that holds 12+ SATA HDs and a motherboard Second Solution (SATA IDE Storage Box) ------------------------------------------- Build a 2 Terabytes NAS server with: a.. Rackmount.com's SRAID Series 3U Smart IDE RAID Box a.. http://www.rackmount.com/RAID/SRAID.htm -- adieball ------------------------------------------------------------------------ adieball's Profile: http://www.storagecommunity.com/foru...r.php?userid=2 View this thread: http://www.storagecommunity.com/foru...hread.php?t=60 |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
"Ted Rivera" writes:
My department is in need of 2 terabytes of storage space for archiving image files. The image files must be available on-line to our customer support agents (24x7). However, the files are accessed infrequently. So, IDE RAID seems to be a perfect choice. Right now, I have two possible IDE RAID solutions for my requirements. Have you looked at the Apple Xserve RAID array? It's the cheapest commercial FC RAID array by far. I just installed a brand new 3.5TB unit for a client -- total cost was about $17,000[cad], including taxes, two Qlogic 2300 FC cards, GBICs, fibre cables, etc. My business partner just bought an older model, used, on eBay, with about 2TB capacity, for $4200[usd]. Note Apple is using IDE (er, ATA100), drives on the inside. :-) -- Greg A. Woods +1 416 218-0098 VE3TCP RoboHack Planix, Inc. Secrets of the Weird |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
I want to build a 1.5TB storage array for MythTV | Yeechang Lee | Storage & Hardrives | 16 | August 15th 04 08:53 PM |
How Create SATA RAID 1 with current install? | Mr Mister | Asus Motherboards | 8 | July 25th 04 10:46 PM |
DAS & NAS Terabyte RAID By Real-Storage | Real-Storage | Storage & Hardrives | 6 | October 25th 03 02:12 AM |
P4C800 deluxe mirror raid as storage only OS on SATA drive | Tim | Asus Motherboards | 0 | July 18th 03 06:37 PM |
With P4C800 Deluxe I don't need to add Ata Driver System? | Fogar | Asus Motherboards | 7 | June 27th 03 11:22 PM |