Doug, I can think of two options. 1)look at some type of NAS device running Windows embedded. Dell sells one and I am sure HP and others have them as well. The second option I would look at is a Windows Server 2003 with a bunch of disk drives attached. Dell has a 2650 that you can place two quad raid cards in it. This would allow you to connect 60 drives. This should allow you to reach you 7TB limit. To allow access for you Unix hosts, you can install Microsoft Services for Unix.
Dennis -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Long Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 5:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ActiveDir] OT: File Server selection Sensitivity: Confidential I am having a hard time finding informative data on a good file server. My requirements are: 1. Scalable to 7TB 2. Speed of transfers 3. Windows/*nix/Mac compatible 4. Works flawlessly with AD 5. Total users = 5000 Current environment: 2000 AD native mode 90% XP, 7% Mac OS, 3% Solaris clients I like the thought of a NetApp file server, but i hear the cost is high. OS?? Server 2000, Server 2003, Samba on Solaris, some version of linux, or Mac OS X server? What advise can you give me on hardware? I am a Microsoft person, but when it comes down to it, I am for whatever the best solution is, and I dont want to make a costly mistake to both my reputation and the reputation of the IT deparment. Many thanks List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ List info : http://www.activedir.org/mail_list.htm List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/list_faq.htm List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
