-----Original Message----- > Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2004 14:14:39 +0200 > Subject: Re: Q: Hard Disc Layout for Tjener? (Raid) > From: Ralf Gesellen'setter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected]
> Dear experts :) > > On Friday 09 July 2004 23:49, Thomas Templin wrote: > > Make shure that: > > a) you will be able to can get this disks over the next year, if you > > will have to restore a broken disk, e.g. > > or > > b) buy 3 + 1 disk, +1 as spare disk. > > � � �It's always good to have your repair kit filed up propperly > > _before_ you will need it. > > Hi and thanks for your hints. > > I'll buy 4 disks 36 GB each - this is the maximum amount of free slots > in a FSC TX150. Klaus advises to use a PCI RAID controller (Adaptec) > whilst my dealer says, the on board controller does well. I'd rather > trust Klaus herein - but further opinions are welcome. > > Can I run 4 disks in a RAID-5 Array? How much space I get if I have 36GB > disks? In RAID-5 Array you will get: Space = 4 x 36* 2 / 3 = 96 GB (correct me if I'm wrong!) Klaus is right with his advises Regards J�rgen
