Long time lurker, first time poster...
I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has recently bulit a RAID 5 server configured with hot-swappable SATA II drives.
My goal is to build a server that will be the nucleus of my home network ro act as a file (20% of the time) and media server (80% of the time). Since the server will store family photos and be used by the whole family on a daily basis, I would like to implement a RAID 5 solution (with or without a hot-spare) to reduce downtime. Other specs will include a dual core processor (or better) and 4 GB of RAM.
I'm looking to order the parts online (leaning heavily towards Newegg) and build it myself. So far the biggest challenge, by far, has been selecting the right PC case (must support the hot-swappable SATA II drives) and SATA II RAID Controller (once again, to support the hot-swappable drives and to interface with the backplane the drives will likely be plugged into). I estimate my budget on these two components to be around $350. (Yes, I know some controllers sell for $500+ all by themselves)
If you have recently built a similiar server that you're happy with, I'd like to hear about it. In addition, it would be helpful if you shared the parts you used for the major components and where you purchased them.
Thanks,
Rob
I'm interested in hearing from anyone who has recently bulit a RAID 5 server configured with hot-swappable SATA II drives.
My goal is to build a server that will be the nucleus of my home network ro act as a file (20% of the time) and media server (80% of the time). Since the server will store family photos and be used by the whole family on a daily basis, I would like to implement a RAID 5 solution (with or without a hot-spare) to reduce downtime. Other specs will include a dual core processor (or better) and 4 GB of RAM.
I'm looking to order the parts online (leaning heavily towards Newegg) and build it myself. So far the biggest challenge, by far, has been selecting the right PC case (must support the hot-swappable SATA II drives) and SATA II RAID Controller (once again, to support the hot-swappable drives and to interface with the backplane the drives will likely be plugged into). I estimate my budget on these two components to be around $350. (Yes, I know some controllers sell for $500+ all by themselves)
If you have recently built a similiar server that you're happy with, I'd like to hear about it. In addition, it would be helpful if you shared the parts you used for the major components and where you purchased them.
Thanks,
Rob