On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM, Ryan Dagey <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello Gurus: > > > > We have an office Gentoo server that I want to configure to run backups on > an external USB drive. I’ve attempted this in the past and ended up > purchasing one that was not compatible (I don’t recall the name, started > with a B I believe). The issue was lack of Linux drivers/support, only > Windows. So I thought it prudent to see if you guys had an experience with > external drives that work well with Gentoo. Plug and play of course, as the > drive will be moved to a fire safe when not in engaging backup, but I doubt > that will be an issue with USB connectivity. It doesn’t need any bells and > whistles like some of the secure drive have, but we would consider any such > benefits. We would need at least 1-2TB, price isn’t as much of a concern as > it is for a business client. It is a 64-bit machine, so 32-bit only is out, > not sure if that’s as big of a concern anymore. > > > > Thanks for any suggestions you can offer. > > > > -- > > Ryan
I haven't had any problem with the 5 external USB drives I have. They are either off-the-shelf Buffalo 500GB USB drives or I've purchased 3 NexStar 3 cases and put WD 1TB drives in them. Choose a file system that allows labeling and if you're lucky like me you likely won't have any problems. Good luck, Mark
