Who has the largest amount of storage - Page 2

dakiller · 27th July 2009, 9:46 PM

8*1tb Raid5 plus a 60gb SSD system drive

lawrencep93 · 27th July 2009, 9:51 PM

hey can u post a pic of all 8 of them sexy 1Tb hard drives :P

splbound · 27th July 2009, 10:20 PM

Just finished adding more space to my Ubuntu server

With about 6TB storage in total.. not counting my main rig which I really don't store things on anyway.

I horde/store the usual Software,Movies,TV Series/Shows, Music, Photos, Userfiles

My aim was to have a centralised repository for files. But most importantly to serve the media content to two networked media players in the house as well as any other computer on the network.

The server also hosts two Virtual Machines, and my home web server.

I ran out of sata ports so got myself a good deal on an Adaptec 5405 Raid card (This card runs toasty hot).

I also needed a better solution to mounting the drives in the server so got two Icy Box IB-555SSK 5 in 3 modules as well. I love these things as I can now add an remove drives without opening up the case.

I am running a raid 1 on the Userfiles folder via the Adaptec.
I also backup a subset of these files an semi external drive through the last hotswap bay on the bottom.

My really important files, daily email pst's backups, various personal files and images of VMware virtual machines I run are backed up onto tapes through an AIT1 tape drive weekly.

The rest of the drives are still on the sata ports on the motherboard.

I am looking at the Areca 1230 12 port for some further Raid 6 and 1 action with even more drives. I will then also move the Adaptec to my main rig for some SSD Raid loving when the prices comes down.

Will definitely have to upgrade the PSU, case and Ubuntu OS when this next step comes into play. Maybe the motherboard , cpu and ram if i have the spare cash.

But I should be good to go for now I think.

mortal · 27th July 2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splbound

The server also hosts two Virtual Machines, and my home web server.

What software runs the virtual machines - and what do you use the virtual machines for?

Quote:

I also needed a better solution to mounting the drives in the server so got two Icy Box IB-555SSK 5 in 3 modules as well. I love these things as I can now add an remove drives without opening up the case.

What case is that? It looks like it already has 2 of those module things - pretty cool, can fit 5 hdds in 3x 5.25" drives?

So all your hdds are running onto the mobo with no raid, can't you use your adaptec card as a normal sata controller with no raid?

Sorry for the questions

jor8 · 27th July 2009, 10:35 PM

Hi,
I have roughly 15TB.
I am sick of burning cds/dvds for the kids when all they do is scratch the cds..

now i just stream through the xbox.

I have drives for dvdr/movies/tveps etc...all backups of course.

running:
10x 750gb raid 6
6x 1.5tb raid 5
2x 750gb raid 0
2x 750gb raid 0
2x 750gb raid 0

The rest of the hd's are just on there lonesome.

These drives are raided into a box using 2 case's, made by myself and neighbour.

Regs john

Skobb · 27th July 2009, 10:41 PM

Over 1tb of porn, you're the man ;P

dakiller · 27th July 2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawrencep93

hey can u post a pic of all 8 of them sexy 1Tb hard drives :P

Like this?

Butcher9_9 · 27th July 2009, 10:47 PM

17.5Tib of storage + 400gb windows drive + 540GB of unpartitioned space (my windows drive is 3X 320GB drives short stocked to +-400gb

so in total that would be 18.46TiB (all in one case for lanning goodness)

once win7 Comes out i will grab whatever SSD is best at the time (128gb or some such) and use the full capacity on my 3X 320gbs (might trade them for some 500gb 5400rpms drives on the forums)

and its all backed up on tape (27 LTO3 tapes so far)

missingo95 · 27th July 2009, 10:49 PM

44TB of raw disc onboard currently. *epenis goes up*

lawrencep93 · 27th July 2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missingo95

44TB of raw disc onboard currently. *epenis goes up*

image

WOW WTF 44TB what do you have on that, I want one lol

neotheo · 27th July 2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missingo95

44TB of raw disc onboard currently. *epenis goes up*

image

/drool

whats it all running on? How much power do you use?

MrSmoke · 27th July 2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawrencep93

WOW WTF 44TB what do you have on that

to much lol

splbound · 27th July 2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mortal

What software runs the virtual machines - and what do you use the virtual machines for?

What case is that? It looks like it already has 2 of those module things - pretty cool, can fit 5 hdds in 3x 5.25" drives?

So all your hdds are running onto the mobo with no raid, can't you use your adaptec card as a normal sata controller with no raid?

Sorry for the questions

No probs...

The VM's are running on VMWare server on top of Ubuntu Server.
One VM is Running XP. The other VM is currently running trial Versions of MS Server 2003 and Exchange server.. I use the VM's to experiment with MS Server setup, Exchange Server setup and Domains... for work purposes.

I am using the Adaptec to run raid 1 on my userfiles drive (2 x 1TB). It would be a shame to use it as a normal card.. I found a good deal on it so I snapped it up. I really wanted something of the 12 port variety.

The rest of the drives, 2 x 1TB and 2 x 1.5TB are currently on the sata ports of the mobo as normal drives.

Will get more drives, a 12 port RAID card migrate these to raid 6 and raid 1 arrays when I get more cash.

The case is an ICute S901
http://icute.com.tw/english/S901.html

Just fit everything in with this case, but I need more case depth as the mobo sata ports are too close to the backs of the Icy Dock 5 in 3's.

Everything is just too cramped for my liking.

The new components I just installed were, the Icy docs, 2 x 1.5TB, 1 x 1TB drives and the Adaptec 5405 card.

splbound · 27th July 2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missingo95

44TB of raw disc onboard currently. *epenis goes up*

Damn... must make one nice room heater.

mortal · 27th July 2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splbound

It would be a shame to use it as a normal card.. I found a good deal on it so I snapped it up.

Don't really see the point in raid (for myself), never had problems with speed etc, or wanting to ever have backup etc.

27th July 2009, 9:46 PM	#16
dakiller (Oscillating & Impeding) Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SE Melb Posts: 6,156	81tb Raid5 plus a 60gb SSD system drive __________________ In memory of* Cheers Z

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27th July 2009, 10:20 PM	#18
splbound Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London / Sydney Posts: 348	Just finished adding more space to my Ubuntu server With about 6TB storage in total.. not counting my main rig which I really don't store things on anyway. I horde/store the usual Software,Movies,TV Series/Shows, Music, Photos, Userfiles My aim was to have a centralised repository for files. But most importantly to serve the media content to two networked media players in the house as well as any other computer on the network. The server also hosts two Virtual Machines, and my home web server. I ran out of sata ports so got myself a good deal on an Adaptec 5405 Raid card (This card runs toasty hot). I also needed a better solution to mounting the drives in the server so got two Icy Box IB-555SSK 5 in 3 modules as well. I love these things as I can now add an remove drives without opening up the case. I am running a raid 1 on the Userfiles folder via the Adaptec. I also backup a subset of these files an semi external drive through the last hotswap bay on the bottom. My really important files, daily email pst's backups, various personal files and images of VMware virtual machines I run are backed up onto tapes through an AIT1 tape drive weekly. The rest of the drives are still on the sata ports on the motherboard. I am looking at the Areca 1230 12 port for some further Raid 6 and 1 action with even more drives. I will then also move the Adaptec to my main rig for some SSD Raid loving when the prices comes down. Will definitely have to upgrade the PSU, case and Ubuntu OS when this next step comes into play. Maybe the motherboard , cpu and ram if i have the spare cash. But I should be good to go for now I think. Last edited by splbound; 28th July 2009 at 1:09 AM.

27th July 2009, 10:47 PM	#23
Butcher9_9 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Perth , East Vic Park Posts: 1,676	17.5Tib of storage + 400gb windows drive + 540GB of unpartitioned space (my windows drive is 3X 320GB drives short stocked to +-400gb so in total that would be 18.46TiB (all in one case for lanning goodness) once win7 Comes out i will grab whatever SSD is best at the time (128gb or some such) and use the full capacity on my 3X 320gbs (might trade them for some 500gb 5400rpms drives on the forums) and its all backed up on tape (27 LTO3 tapes so far) __________________ I7 3820 ,X79 UD3, 4X8GB@1600mhz, GTX680, 3X Dell 3008wfp 30" LCD/ Spyder3Express , Adaptec 51645, 256gb Vertex 4 , 61.56TB Internal, 750GB External & 40TB Backup Sever, Z2300, G19 and M950 Acer 1430 11" notebook with 4GB DDR3 and 500GB HDD Sales $3200+, Purchases $500+ Last edited by Butcher9_9; 27th July 2009 at 10:49 PM.

27th July 2009, 10:35 PM	#20
jor8 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SYDNEY Posts: 328	Hi, I have roughly 15TB. I am sick of burning cds/dvds for the kids when all they do is scratch the cds.. now i just stream through the xbox. I have drives for dvdr/movies/tveps etc...all backups of course. running: 10x 750gb raid 6 6x 1.5tb raid 5 2x 750gb raid 0 2x 750gb raid 0 2x 750gb raid 0 The rest of the hd's are just on there lonesome. These drives are raided into a box using 2 case's, made by myself and neighbour. Regs john

27th July 2009, 10:41 PM	#21
Skobb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Adelaide, Tea Tree Gully Posts: 1,215	Over 1tb of porn, you're the man ;P

27th July 2009, 10:49 PM	#24
missingo95 Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 213	44TB of raw disc onboard currently. epenis goes up