>>> I'll probably spring for a SSD as suggested. Do I need 4 GB memory or >> So far, Transcend SLC SSD and Intel 2nd gen MLC SSD. No failures, so far.
Don't take SSDs for granted. When they fail, they *really* fail. I have an OCZ Vertex in my desktop PC, and 2 months ago it failed spectacularly. Just over 1 year old and the PC BSOD'd ... on reboot, POST wouldn't even see the drive. There is a jumper on it to go into a secondary bootloader, and I was able to reflash it back to working condition ... but all data was lost. 2 months later it failed again the same way. > Someone suggested running off a USB stick. Wouldn't that limit some packages > which want storage or speedy storage? You can install the full version on a USB stick of CF card ... but you get into the usual long-term reliability with flash based devices. HDDs work in the fanless cases as well ... you just have to make sure the case is not covered and in a reasonably well ventilated area. > Yea, the fanless option still appeals to me because fans get on my nerves. Mine is in my home, so noise really is key. Regards, -Jeppe --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] Commercial support available - https://portal.pfsense.org
