> I was wondering if anyone could recommend hardware > forr a ZFS-based NAS for home use. > > setup, so I'm looking at sparc or opteron. Ideally it > would: > > a) run quiet (blade 100/150 is ok, x4100 ain't :) )
Not much space in a Blade 100/150 for multiple disks, but it is quiet and cheap. For NAS use, I'd think RAID would be ideal...RAID in a Blade 100/150 isn't ideal. > b) take advantage of cheap disks > ( ide/sata, unless scsi suddenly got affordable) > come in around the 300-400 pounds mark > Ummm... > Don't need massive storage, it just needs to be > reliable and reasonably Reliable = redundant Redundant = multiple disks > fast - I was thinking of maybe a 2-way 100Gb mirror > set. Fast = $ (typically) "Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?" 8) > Graphics are a complete non-issue. > It only needs to saturate 100mbit (I'm not planning Saturating 100Mbit with a 64-bit CPU and redundant disks for $300-400 Pounds may be tough. > to use it for > anything else, so CPU isn't important). > True, but ZFS compression=on works very well, and potentially on-disk encryption support [down the road] with compression may change your mind. > Any used sun systems fit the bill, or should I be > thinking of rolling > my own opteron? Thanks! Roll your own with Opteron, new disks, etc.? ...not feasible in that price range, IMHO. Depending on what your current workstation is, I just might suggest adding disks there and beef it up. Nice NAS: A nice new Ultra 20 is inexpensive, quiet, and makes a good workstation. I'd suggest beefing up your existing workstation or replacing it with a U20 with two fast SATA disks & ZFS mirrors or stripes. Cheap NAS: The last option I suggest is a Blade 100/150 with only one IDE drive - you could zip tie another in the box carefully I suppose - but this isn't the most reliable place to save your personal data. This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ zfs-discuss mailing list zfs-discuss@opensolaris.org http://mail.opensolaris.org/mailman/listinfo/zfs-discuss
