- Dec 15, 2000
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I've seen network attached storage all over, but I wanted to know if there was any way to configure a linux box (or any OS, but i figured linux would be easiest) to run or to share its drives as a block level device over firewire, usb, and esata ports?
i realize there are plenty of boxes that can host an external drive or 2 for simple raid purposes, but I need 4+ terabytes of space for portable HD video. The enclosure needs to be transparent to the user, as we send these to outside producers. dedicated boxes that can do a parity raid are ~$1200+.
alternatively, where could i buy a DIY block device board? most of the manufacturers use the same chipsets.
i realize there are plenty of boxes that can host an external drive or 2 for simple raid purposes, but I need 4+ terabytes of space for portable HD video. The enclosure needs to be transparent to the user, as we send these to outside producers. dedicated boxes that can do a parity raid are ~$1200+.
alternatively, where could i buy a DIY block device board? most of the manufacturers use the same chipsets.