i want to get a drobo

[pjkenned]

On the theft side, if someone wants to steal my 50+lb 4U server, hidden in a closet, best of luck to them being able to walk away without looking suspicious carrying something that big, oh and that is the backup so let's not forget the main PC also weighing in well north of 50lbs. On the fire side agreed, but that's why sticking a server somewhere at least away from the main PC's (attic, closet, garage) usually works OK since you then need a fire to reach that area of the home. Still, for a home user, there is little that you can do against theft and fire. Theft you can probably deter slightly with locks because you increase the on-site time and therefore risk a thief would have to incur to remove that obstacle.

 

[vshah]

just to clarify, this is for my media (videos/music) only. all my essential/critical data is backed up both on an external hdd, a flash drive, and online.

since I'm getting a new comp, i might throw WHS and a sata card on my old one..probably the cheapest since i already have the hardware

thanks!

Vivan

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: edtsui
I have a Drobo. I think it's fantastic for what it is, a brain dead easy solution for storing data in a redundant way that doesn't require tinkering. It does take the fun out of setting up RAID arrays if you enjoy that stuff but after dealing with things like that at work you sort of just want something stupid easy to use at home even if it costs a few bucks more.

It doesn't get easier than shove hard drive in and watch array expand.

So...is it like a much cheaper version of kaleidescape raid-k? on-line expansion and raid level migration?

Does it makes use of all space in a mixed drive size scenario?