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    Cheapest NAS With ECC RAM

    Hi folks, so I was asked to give feedback on SteveCH's post and I'm doing it in this thread. Many components of an x86 machine are in fact protected with ECC algorithms out of the box. The CPU cache has ECC (all Intel chips do), a HDD has ECC (even consumer ones), professional grade graphics...
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    Cheapest NAS With ECC RAM

    George I respect your right to have an opinion, but it's one that I'll never agree with. To me, the argument that says cos someone is buying a NAS that costs only a few hundred bucks, that they deserve to buy unreliable equipment is unacceptable. That argument is especially problematic...
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    Spec For Software RAID 20 Discs

    So I hear back from the 4220 people, "Thank you for contacting us about the backplanes. The backplanes does support sata III. The description is outdated and was not updated. If you have any other question please don't hesitate to ask. Best Regards, Raymond Hsu" So the backplane is a...
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    Spec For Software RAID 20 Discs

    Just an update in case anyone is following my misadventures with this Assuming I find a mini sas enabled backplane chassis for the right price I have this HBA in mind for the shopping list: http://www.lsi.com/products/storagecomponents/Pages/LSISAS9201-16i.aspx It's a 16 port internal...
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    Spec For Software RAID 20 Discs

    Greg thanks very much, Ill share a beer with ya if you ever come to Aus :cool: I think the Norco has a SATA II backplane, and while SATA III will work it is doing so in backwards compatability mode. I've emailed Norco in relation to this. AFAIK there is only one model internationally. What I'd...
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    Spec For Software RAID 20 Discs

    Ok so I've learnt a few things. I'm an IT pro but not a storage expert. The pcie card I want is a host bus adapter. The difference between a HBA and a raid card is that the HBA will present the disks as is, without hardware raid, which is exactly what I want. Only SAS supports multilane...
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    Quiet Rack for 4U NAS & 1U Switch

    I'd try: * Silicone anti vibration sheet between the psu and the chassis * Replacing the norco chassis fans with noctua fans * Swapping the switch for a fanless design * Running a nice and quiet GOLD rated psu like the corsairs * Running an aftermarket quiet CPU cooler as the only active...
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    Spec For Software RAID 20 Discs

    Thanks mate Looking at a UP system with: * Xeon E3-1275 4 core, 8 with Hting 3.4Ghz 8MB L3 cache * CPU Includes an on die HD Graphics P3000 GPU * 16 GB (4GB sticks) of ECC UDIMMS because the chipset doesnt support RDIMMs, I'd prefer 32GB but no one makes reasonably priced 8GB ECC UDIMMS * Some...
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    Spec For Software RAID 20 Discs

    Hi, So for my fileserver I am going with software raid over hardware raid. I want to have the benefit of filesystems like ZFS and BTRFS that have advanced checksumming at the file level that is impossible to do under a hardware raid controller. The other key advantage is that by using BSD or...
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    Cheapest NAS With ECC RAM

    Hmmmm just having a look at the diy san for 1000 usd for some ideas on improving option 2
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    Cheapest NAS With ECC RAM

    Hi, I can buy it in Aus for 2500, not 3 grand in USD I considered three options: 1, lsi sas/sata 8 port 6gb/s raid card supporting uefi, BBU module, mini sas to 4 fan out cables x2, 8x 2tb sas 7200rpm HDDs, 2x 4in3 sas backplanes and whack it all in my existing server.....which runs windows...
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    Cheapest NAS With ECC RAM

    Hello gents, So after doing my research I am now seriously looking at the Synology DS3611xs http://www.synology.com/products/product.php?product_name=DS3611xs&lang=enu Steve, recommend you loop memtest from a boot cd to test the ram for a few days Also in a windows command prompt...
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    Cheapest NAS With ECC RAM

    Mate I took a look at the other thread. I see your view is "If it is happening it is so lost in the noise it doesn't matter." That is the central issue. If the type of digital content you have means that flipping a bit does matter, you do need ECC RAM. Its not a religious argument, it is a...
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    Cheapest NAS With ECC RAM

    Theres a reason why real file servers use ECC ram :) It's data suicide to not run ECC ram for a file server that is never turned off, thats on 24/7. Especially when using software style fake raid like that found in most NAS's as unlike HBA's that have SoC raid H/W acceleration with ECC DRAM...
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    Cheapest NAS With ECC RAM

    Hi, Whats the cheapest NAS I could buy with ECC RAM? Thanks
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    MAC Identification on WAN VIA NAT?

    I know that the WAN IP is accessible to all public traffic. However If I'm running NAT on my private internal class C IP network, can wan based traffic detect which particular machine with its unique MAC address is actually engaged in the traffic on the wan? Thanks
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    12 or 16 port unmanaged gigabit switch with teaming?

    Ok thank you
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    Need 8 bay+ enclosure

    thanks, I like the norco
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    Need 8 bay+ enclosure

    Can anyone please provide some suggestions on a cheap enclosure for my DIY NAS. I need a minimum of 8x 3.5" SATA HDD bays, preferably hot swappable although if it costs far more for that I can live without it. Thanks.
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    12 or 16 port unmanaged gigabit switch with teaming?

    Gday folks :) So do all unmanaged gigabit switches support link aggregation / teaming? Ideally Im after a cheap but reliable 12 or 16 port unit. Thanks
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