cobalt
I haven't really been following the thread in a long time... But i did notice retrospect client is not valible for Unix (Linux) plattform. Are there anyone out there using the cool Cobalt servers? I have looked into the NASRaQ, Network Area Storage, in a rack format, to use as a fileserver in a mac + pc shared network. I think it's a shame Apple doesn't supply us with servers in standard 19" rack format... I mean, we don't have alot of space at the office but we could get ten of these Cobalts and they take up hardley no space at all but still do the work! I've also looked at a PC solution (Dell, PowerEdge rack format) and a Mac solution (G4). http://www.cobalt.com/products/nas/index.html --- When it comes to back-up, can we sync these with the rest of the clients that are using Retrospect. In a PC / Mac solution I know there would be no problem using our existing backup server... There is a SCSI socket at the back on the Cobalts... thanx for any input or advice, / jakob -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: cobalt
This is slightley OT but I'm not the one to judge. In respect to this list and if listmom want us to, we'll go private. --- You bet, I have an installed base numbering in the 40s. They work really well and even though there is no Retrospect Client (yet) I have been able to back them up by mounting the directories on the backup server and backing them up from there. After sending my first mail this came to my thought. The most important for me if is our network WORKS not if the backup takes three or six hours. Mounting the volumes at start seemed like a working solution. --- In case of a failiour, how does these (Cobalt) machines REALLY work? I mean, is it easy to remove / change / upgrade the harddrives? Just in case of the expecting(?) diskcrash... ;-) Same with RAM. Crashing drives... that's my worst fear. On the mac and pc I know how to deal with it... sort of... but on a closed unix server with no screen...!? Crashes aren't *that* common, it's just when they come they truely stink! What about your 40 servers, have you had any failing drives? thanx, / jakob -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: cobalt
Marathon Computer, http://www.powerrack.com/ Harry Mueller wrote: There are a few companies that do conversions of desktop servers into rack mounted servers. I saw one that will convert an iMac into a 1u rackmountable case. I wish I could remember the name because I would think about buying a few. --Harry -- top of the world, Luke Jaeger, Technology Coordinator Disney Magazine Publishing Northampton, Massachusetts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Any opinions expressed in this message are my own and may not represent the opinions of Disney Publishing, etc etc etc. * -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: cobalt
I asked our ISP about them, and he said he'd tested them and didn't do very well under load. I think he used a load of the thin Sun rackmounts in the end. Are there anyone out there using the cool Cobalt servers? I have looked into the NASRaQ, Network Area Storage, in a rack format, to use as a fileserver in a mac + pc shared network. . Owen Watson at home in Wellington, New Zealand -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: cobalt
At 7:27 AM +1300 3/8/00, Owen Watson wrote: I asked our ISP about them, and he said he'd tested them and didn't do very well under load. I think he used a load of the thin Sun rackmounts in the end. Generally you are looking at configuration or network traffic problems when they perform poorly. I'm willing to accept that there are better rack mounted web servers out there. However, as a network storage I have found that the NASRaQ can't be beat. --Harry -- -- Harry Mueller MaxSolutions, LLC 708 Little City Road Higganum, CT 06441-4246 USA 860-345-9986 860-345-9136 (fax) http://www.maxsolns.com -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
