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Best ZFS SSDs?

Revodrive looks interesting for the read cache as it would not eat up a HD slot - thanks for the tip. Obviously not for the zil log since it has no power protection.
- BaDaBooM
- Post #6
- Nov 18, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Best ZFS SSDs?

Well it is a home/small business set up, however as part of my goal with this set up is high availability so reliability is very important and I may be running up to 50 VMs on it with a few databases as well. I am probably misinterpreting the specs but when I look at the Intel 320, for an 80...
- BaDaBooM
- Post #4
- Nov 18, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Best ZFS SSDs?

Looking at adding a pair of SSDs (mirrored) for my zfs write cache (zil log) and also one for my read cache (l2arc). The read cache SSD seems pretty straight forward to pick out. Basically faster reads is better so probably any Vertex 3, Crucial, etc. would work well. However the write cache...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Nov 18, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Non-RAID SATA PCIe card suggestions?

With ZFS you can use caching drives... I was planning on using SSD for those.
- BaDaBooM
- Post #9
- Jan 21, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Non-RAID SATA PCIe card suggestions?

Thanks for the great suggestions. I've been researching these and it looks like the Supermicro might be the least expensive option. I was looking at the AOC-USAS2-L8E since it would give 6 Gb/s (~$150). It does have the LSISAS 2008 SAS controller and from what I read it looks like open...
- BaDaBooM
- Post #7
- Jan 14, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Non-RAID SATA PCIe card suggestions?

I'm setting up a storage server that can support up to 14 drives. I have been looking for a SATA PCIe card but surprisingly (to me at least) I haven't been able to find much. I don't need RAID because I will be using software RAID. However I have limited PCIe slots so I would like to fit as...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Jan 13, 2011
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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ZFS High Availability SAN

theevilsharpie - I think you always have that risk. In a larger environment with an expensive EMC SAN and cisco fiber switches, there were several downtimes even though it was a fully supported configuration. It wasn't due to configuration issues either because what fixed most of it (they...
- BaDaBooM
- Post #4
- Jan 6, 2011
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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ZFS High Availability SAN

I have a few VMware servers, however the challenge is to create an inexpensive (relatively) highly available SAN (iSCSI) to store the virtual machines. I like the error correction and de-duplication features of ZFS. I considered just building a ZFS box which would give me raidz2 for the hard...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Jan 5, 2011
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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3D without glasses

THese guys have been selling these for years: http://www.dti3d.com Not sure why it isn't more mainstream/well known. When they were reviewed on Anandtech many years ago the reviewer was blown away with it.
- BaDaBooM
- Post #10
- Jan 9, 2010
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Confused about 3d announcements

To me, the 3d is more than a gimmick. If done right, I would certainly be on board. I just can't figure out why anyone is pursuing 3d tech with glasses when there are ones where glasses aren't needed. I wish I could afford to go somewhere to see some of these or try them out. I'm curious...
- BaDaBooM
- Post #4
- Jan 8, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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Confused about 3d announcements

I keep seeing these announcements about 3d TVs that are amazing and new. Then I read them and they talk about glasses.... what? I remember seeing a review here on Anandtech MANY years ago for a 3d LCD display without needing any glasses at all from these guys: http://www.dti3d.com/ Am...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Jan 7, 2010
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Audio Components
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Free Site to lookup steel market prices?

I've searched but the ones I've found make you sign up/pay for going rates for steel. Specifically I'm looking for current market prices for 1018 steel. Thanks in advanced.
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Dec 28, 2009
- Replies: 0
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Custom External Storage Array with Cluster Support

Is there anyone that has done this (or attempted this)?
- BaDaBooM
- Post #5
- Jul 9, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Custom External Storage Array with Cluster Support

I will clarify. Note that the eSATA piece is not really being used as any kind of SAN protocol. It will only be used as direct attached storage to the cluster nodes (more than likely only 2 as I haven't found any SATA multiplexers that do more than 2 host connections). I understand that each...
- BaDaBooM
- Post #4
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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When it rains, it pours - Seagate... 'nuff said

Been out of the game a bit, so if Seagate's rep is down.... who's is up? I saw a couple posts for Samsung. Are they the new "reliable" brand?
- BaDaBooM
- Post #14
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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No option to go to next page in category

Ah, I knew I was missing something. I went into my profile but I didn't notice the personal options button. I guess it was set to only 2 days and I had a higher number of posts per page so it all fit on one. Thanks!
- BaDaBooM
- Post #3
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: Forum Issues and Feedback
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Custom External Storage Array with Cluster Support

I tried calling Chenbro for some information but that was like calling 1st level tech support. Anyone have some knowledge on this? Thanks.
- BaDaBooM
- Post #2
- Jul 6, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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No option to go to next page in category

When I go into a topic it shows me the first page and I see a "pg. 1" but I don't have any links to go to other pages. It has been a little while so I'm not sure if the way the forums work has changed. Thanks.
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Jul 6, 2009
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Forum Issues and Feedback
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Custom External Storage Array with Cluster Support

I've been in the server admin role for a long time and of course there are prepackaged arrays that can do this, however I'd like to do a home project on the cheap (relatively). My goal is to build my own external storage array with the following requirements: Rackmountable Hotswappable SATA...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Jul 2, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Real Time Pricing not working for SATA drives?

It's still not working for me. I have IE7. *edit: actually it looks like more than just SATA drives*
- BaDaBooM
- Post #2
- May 14, 2008
- Forum: Forum Issues and Feedback
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Real Time Pricing not working for SATA drives?

I didn't see web site issue area. Is anybody else having problems with the pricing function?
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- May 2, 2008
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Forum Issues and Feedback
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Any recent MS updates or Virus causing "Generic Host Process" error?

I don't suppose you know that patch you used? I know they have loaded two hotfixs that aren't on microsoft update and those didn't work.
- BaDaBooM
- Post #5
- Oct 9, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Any recent MS updates or Virus causing "Generic Host Process" error?

The onsite techs say they went to the Microsoft Update website and installed all updates and it didn't fix it. I had them try some of the stuff I found online, like a couple hotfixes and disabling some ports but nothing seems to fix it.
- BaDaBooM
- Post #3
- Oct 9, 2006
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Any recent MS updates or Virus causing "Generic Host Process" error?

All of a sudden many people in this one division (mostly Dell) have been getting generic host process erros referring to netapi32.dll. This was onset all at once. It's not affecting everyone one, but a lot of people. This division configures its PCs to automatically install updates directly...
- BaDaBooM
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- Oct 9, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Single Varible Calc, Multiple, or neither?

Thanks pcy! :D I get what you are saying now. I was having a mental block for some reason... In visualizing it, I was roling the line along the circle instead of changing the angle of the line from being tangent. Now, that I am properly visualizing it, I think the tangent is inherently the...
- BaDaBooM
- Post #11
- Sep 19, 2006
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Single Varible Calc, Multiple, or neither?

It is not necessarily tangent. hmm.... so if I limit the intersection of a and b to being outside the circle and the circle can only intersect a and b at their end points, that would give me a finite range of possible circles (no ovals, circles only), right? If that is true, how would I find...
- BaDaBooM
- Post #9
- Sep 19, 2006
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Single Varible Calc, Multiple, or neither?

No, of course not ;). If it is not then I guess I would want to find out what I'm missing (beside what I know I am missing) and what the parameters are around this scenario to determine the size or possible sizes of the circle.
- BaDaBooM
- Post #6
- Sep 19, 2006
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Single Varible Calc, Multiple, or neither?

The triangle is mostly outside the circle... I made a crappy drawing here ;): Crappy drawing!
- BaDaBooM
- Post #4
- Sep 19, 2006
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Single Varible Calc, Multiple, or neither?

Ok, fine... I admit it. My teacher was right. I will in fact need this "stuff" later in life. :) I'm talking about calculus or so I think. It has been a long time since I was in calc so I forget most of this stuff. Here is the problem: I need to determine the size of a circle. What I...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Sep 19, 2006
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Burning Hot Seagate 160 gb HDD SATA for $50 AR

Rebate form has this: Is SKU an individual item or a per model thing? If per model, that means only one per household. (was thinking of raid)
- BaDaBooM
- Post #18
- Dec 31, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Search Function of main site broke?

Not sure if this is the place to ask this, but is the main site search function broke? I keep getting the standard page cannot be displayed.
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Nov 6, 2005
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Forum Issues and Feedback
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Motherboard with onboard Quad NICs?

I seem to remember reading about a motherboard with Quad NICs onboard, but I can't find where I read about it. Anybody know of any?
- BaDaBooM
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- Nov 6, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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External and Internal DNS

I'm dealing with a particularly stubborn network admin that has both the internal DNS and external DNS in the DHCP Settings for the clients. His stance is that if the internal ones don't work then they can at least get to the internet if they have the external ones also. I've found some...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Jul 7, 2005
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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Help! What could have caused this???

Now all the machines have to be re-imaged... hal.dll missing, etc. Something major happened. BTW, there is no virus forum. I thought off-topic was for anything so I figured it was the safest.... guess not.
- BaDaBooM
- Post #12
- Mar 1, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Help! What could have caused this???

I'm getting blamed for breaking a few PCs with a script, but I've tested it on other PCs and it worked fine. I've also poured over the script line by line and it is pretty simple and couldn't have caused this. My script just searches the hard drive for a file, puts the location and other info...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Mar 1, 2005
- Replies: 15
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Looking for a program to encode text with command line switches (silently)

Here's the situation. I'm trying to make things easier for our help desk since many of the users know absolutely nothing about their computers. BGinfo is a great program that will put any info you want on their wallpaper. However they have security concerns about putting info on the wallpaper...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Jan 5, 2005
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Windows
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Do many newer games support multiple monitors?

I remember people asking about this a few years ago. I was hoping that maybe more support had grown for it since then, but I guess not. I guess we need to start emailing game companies. ;)
- BaDaBooM
- Post #6
- Nov 2, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do many newer games support multiple monitors?

What do you use for video card(s)? PCIe may provide a better solution, but did you just have to compromise with lower quality PCI or did you find a 3 monitor video card?
- BaDaBooM
- Post #4
- Nov 2, 2004
- Forum: Computer Building
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Do many newer games support multiple monitors?

I have a nice 20" LCD and was thinking about getting two smaller LCDs that I could set up to the right and left of it. I'd have to look into what kind of video card setup I could use. I like FPS games so the end goal is to kind of get some extended peripherial vision. Would that work with...
- BaDaBooM
- Thread
- Nov 2, 2004
- Replies: 20
- Forum: Computer Building
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Who think they have the hottest Girlfriend

How was I supposed to know? :P She was a little hottie girl with a nice body until we got engaged... then suddenly she grew horns and soon I knew I had been dating Satan.
- BaDaBooM
- Post #104
- Oct 31, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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