Alex Zbyslaw wrote:
Can anyone recommend a server to run FreeBSD with the following features:
1) Supports multiple (say 4 or more) SATA disks (RAID optional) -
capacity is more important than speed so SAS disks are overkill.
2) Decent on-site support for the whole machine, so probably from a
big-brand manufacturer. Separately purchased add-on cards therefore a
no-no, so no Highpoint/Areca or other SATA controllers unless they
come with the machine.
3) Tower format.
4) Working ethernet, preferably twin.
5) USB would be nice.
We started looking at Dell's, having had success with 2850s, but with
the new product line I can't find a suitable controller I know is
supported. The 1900 has a SAS 5/iR for which I can find no definitive
information; the 1430 has a SAS 5/i for which again I can find no "it
works" info. (Note: not the PERC 5 range which at £300+ are simply
overkill).
Has anyone got a Dell like one of these working? Or an HP? Sun? IBM?
TIA,
--Alex
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Sun X4500... holds up to 48 SATA-II drives... Dual Dual-Core Opteron
2.6ghz CPUS, quad gigabit ethernet Only problem is they are really
pricey as on can only order them with 48 500GB drives installed afaik.
Personally, I'd take a second look at putting a 3Ware Escalade
controller into a server yourself... can't beat the cost/performance
you'll get there. Our servers here are all dual opteron based boxes in
rackmount configuration with 3Ware Escalade 4 and 8 port S-ATA RAID
cards in them... knock-on-wood, never had a hardware problem yet.
My two cents anyhow.
--
Nathan Vidican
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