Greetings,
This is my first post to this forum. I am configuring an HP Z240 workstation through the hp store. Originally I set it up with regular 2 HDD's in a RAID 1 combination (as used in my present, 9-year old system). Speaking to a sales agent convinced me to switch to a PCIe boot-drive with a large HDD for internal storage. Here is the current configuration:
Windows 10 Pro 64
Intel® Xeon® E3-1245v5 (3.5 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB cache, 4 cores)+ Intel HD Graphics P530
HP Z240 TWR 400W 92 percent efficiency Chassis
16GB DDR4-2133 ECC (2x8GB) Unbuffered RAM
Operating System Load to PCIe
256 GB HP Z Turbo Drive G2 PCIe Solid-State Drive (SSD)
3TB 7200 RPM SATA 1st Hard Drive
Main question: I considered adding a second PCIe for RAID, but that configuration was not allowed. Some research showed that this is controversial, e.g.,
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3118301/raid-pcie-nvme-card.html?588d4fe16f27d#18262295
And apparently Software RAID 1 from PCIe to HDD is also a bad idea (performance loss):
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1855855/ssd-hdd-raid-type-setup.html#11798083
Redoing the setup with two regular SSD drives plus large HDD storage is also a not-allowed configuration.
So what are my best options for redundancy? If the boot/applications-drive fails, I'd like to be able to continue working until I can get it replaced. This has happened 2 or three times in the past nine years with my present machine, so I want to be prepared. What are the best practices recommended for someone in my position?
Minor question and comment:
1. My present system uses about 45gb in OS and apps accumulated over the years. Is 256gb overkill for the boot/applications-drive in this case? Is 128gb sufficient?
2. I don't intend to replace this machine for years to come. I'd like to reasonably "future-proof" the workstation without breaking the bank: Any other advice on my current configuration (purchase impending) is appreciated in advance. Here is the starting link for any interested in exploring:
http://store.hp.com/us/en/mdp/business-solutions/z240-workstation--1?jumpid=cp_r11400_us/en/ips/business_desktops/workstation/buynowZ240#!&features=+
Choose the "Customize" option.
Thanks in advance!
This is my first post to this forum. I am configuring an HP Z240 workstation through the hp store. Originally I set it up with regular 2 HDD's in a RAID 1 combination (as used in my present, 9-year old system). Speaking to a sales agent convinced me to switch to a PCIe boot-drive with a large HDD for internal storage. Here is the current configuration:
Windows 10 Pro 64
Intel® Xeon® E3-1245v5 (3.5 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB cache, 4 cores)+ Intel HD Graphics P530
HP Z240 TWR 400W 92 percent efficiency Chassis
16GB DDR4-2133 ECC (2x8GB) Unbuffered RAM
Operating System Load to PCIe
256 GB HP Z Turbo Drive G2 PCIe Solid-State Drive (SSD)
3TB 7200 RPM SATA 1st Hard Drive
Main question: I considered adding a second PCIe for RAID, but that configuration was not allowed. Some research showed that this is controversial, e.g.,
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3118301/raid-pcie-nvme-card.html?588d4fe16f27d#18262295
And apparently Software RAID 1 from PCIe to HDD is also a bad idea (performance loss):
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1855855/ssd-hdd-raid-type-setup.html#11798083
Redoing the setup with two regular SSD drives plus large HDD storage is also a not-allowed configuration.
So what are my best options for redundancy? If the boot/applications-drive fails, I'd like to be able to continue working until I can get it replaced. This has happened 2 or three times in the past nine years with my present machine, so I want to be prepared. What are the best practices recommended for someone in my position?
Minor question and comment:
1. My present system uses about 45gb in OS and apps accumulated over the years. Is 256gb overkill for the boot/applications-drive in this case? Is 128gb sufficient?
2. I don't intend to replace this machine for years to come. I'd like to reasonably "future-proof" the workstation without breaking the bank: Any other advice on my current configuration (purchase impending) is appreciated in advance. Here is the starting link for any interested in exploring:
http://store.hp.com/us/en/mdp/business-solutions/z240-workstation--1?jumpid=cp_r11400_us/en/ips/business_desktops/workstation/buynowZ240#!&features=+
Choose the "Customize" option.
Thanks in advance!
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