FreeBSD as NAS
Hello, We are considering to buy some NAS solution (Dell). We chose PowerVault 775N + PowerVault 220S (SCSI array). But then I realized, whether it would be possible use some cheaper server (e.g. PowerEdge 1650 SCSI) with FreeBSD instead of Windows powered 775N. The pros and cons of FreeBSD based solution: + cheaper + more reliable (my oppionion) + have more experiences with this OS + can be configured as one wish - not all feautures of Windows (snapshot copy, backup utilities) - correct hardware support (is 1Gbit/s network working correctly?, hotswaping, RAID controller) Protocol support is probably the same (we need just NFS and SMB). It will be used for users' data (home directories). What is your opinion? Does it make sense? Thanks in advance lk ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: FreeBSD as NAS
The pros and cons of FreeBSD based solution: + cheaper + more reliable (my oppionion) + have more experiences with this OS + can be configured as one wish - not all feautures of Windows (snapshot copy, backup utilities) You can get most of this functionality with some clever scripting. - correct hardware support (is 1Gbit/s network working correctly?, hotswaping, RAID controller) I don't know about the nic, but I've had extremely good luck with the Dell RAID Cards on Linux. Usually once a driver comes out for a dell card on Linux, it's ported to BSD shortly afterward (aacraid for example). Protocol support is probably the same (we need just NFS and SMB). It will be used for users' data (home directories). What is your opinion? Does it make sense? It makes perfect sense if you want better uptimes, less hassle, and a better performing OS. Thanks in advance lk ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Jason Stewart [EMAIL PROTECTED] Right to Life of Michigan ___ [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: FreeBSD as NAS
At 2003-07-01T08:12:27Z, CVBNM [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: - correct hardware support (is 1Gbit/s network working correctly?, hotswaping, RAID controller) Just FYI, I admin a few servers with SCSI/160 drivers in software RAID setups (using mirroring exclusively so performance isn't an issue). Hotswapping drives is a piece of cake. I have a standard RAID configuration file, so replacing a drive is as simple as: 1) Shutting down the drive inside the RAID 2) Using atacontrol to stop the drive 3) Swapping it out with a new one 4) Using atacontrol to rescan the bus 5) Fdisk and disklabel the drive 6) Typing vinum create /etc/raidconfig to layout the drive 7) Typing vinum start subdisk names to sync the data If I had to do it more than once a year or so, I'd probably throw it all into a script with Press any key to continue prompts. -- Kirk Strauser In Googlis non est, ergo non est. pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
