On Mar 28, 2009, at 12:38 PM, Josh Sled wrote:
[...]
My goal is 1-2TB of storage, with basic redundancy, to support my
machine in its roles as my primary development workstation (java
compilation, lots of dvcs activity, &c.) and general media storage for
the household (pictures, mp3s and limited video; we're not running
mythtv or anything, but sometimes do some dvd ripping or BT).
[...]
I realize it will probably be unpopular here because of it's closed
source/proprietary nature, but what is group's thoughts and
experiences on the Drobo devices? Your data are on lockdown and tied
by the bonds of their proprietary array tech, especially scary if the
company were to go belly up, but the hot swap-ability is interesting
and I've yet to hear many criticism's outside of that.
PeteC
