> > storage vendors have a credibility problem. i think the big > > storage vendors, as referenced in the op, sell you on many > > things you don't need for much more than one has to spend. > > Those of us who know something about Coraid understand that your company > doesn't engage in fudili practices.
thank you. > > so i understand one is not inclined to believe a storage guy > > about the need for something that's more expensive. > > Maybe the appliance example was misplaced; no skepticism of your take on > drive quality was intended. After all, you don't make the drives. I'm > genuinely interested in the view of a storage systems pro like yourself > about how an outsider like me who buys drives at tigerdirect can discern > an "enterprise" drive when I see one. actually, i should thank you. you brought up a point that i've been thinking about for some time. i buy my drives online like everybody else. my personal approach is to select a couple of good performers in the capacity range i'm intersted in and sort by (a) mtbf, (b) ure rate and (c) duty cycle. i'd stay away from drives with 4 or more platters if possible. finally, beware of tech sites with storage sponsers that might compromise their recomendations. - erik
