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What is this storage?
I am trying to find an 8bay (minimum) storage tower that doesn't take up a ton of space *and* doesn't cost a fortune. The best option would be a minimally sized self contained box like a via box I read about (but can't find for sale)
The second best option is a tower that has a basic (JBOD, no raid needed since I plan on using ZFS) 8 disk controller (8 dsk ctrlr so I don't have to have mult eSATA cables). I haven't found anything like this yet.
The third best/least preferable is the options are what I have found already is the Rosewill RSV-S8 and the SANS DIGITAL TR8U but they are more than i need (don't need raid if I'm using ZFS).
If I go the storage tower route (ie with no mobo/microproc, unlike the via solution) then I will need to invest in a computer as well and since I am looking for compact I was looking at mini-computers. Problem is I would need something that has a minimum of 2 eSATA ports or can accept a eSATA card and most of them look like they don't have this integrated and are too small to take a card; I am sure there is one out there, I just can't seem to find it.
I am not looking to spend much on this, max $450 which also limits my options (that is $450 for Storage Tower + Mini-Comp **or** $450 for full compact 8-bay storage server). Any recommendations for hardware that fits my needs would *really* be appreciated or if there is some compact/affordable option that would allow me to install OpenSolaris/FreeBSD/FreeNAS I'm all ears! (please don't suggest a monster Drobo, I'd have to put out a 3rd mortgage just to put a down payment for one of those things)
Summary:
-Compact as Possible
-One box solution (server) or two box solution (mini-comp + storage tower)
-8 Bay Minimum
-Cheap (~$450, willing to sacrifice performance)
-Preferably something with a 8 port controller (so I don't have to run multiple eSATA cables)
Cheers,
-Gaiko
The second best option is a tower that has a basic (JBOD, no raid needed since I plan on using ZFS) 8 disk controller (8 dsk ctrlr so I don't have to have mult eSATA cables). I haven't found anything like this yet.
The third best/least preferable is the options are what I have found already is the Rosewill RSV-S8 and the SANS DIGITAL TR8U but they are more than i need (don't need raid if I'm using ZFS).
If I go the storage tower route (ie with no mobo/microproc, unlike the via solution) then I will need to invest in a computer as well and since I am looking for compact I was looking at mini-computers. Problem is I would need something that has a minimum of 2 eSATA ports or can accept a eSATA card and most of them look like they don't have this integrated and are too small to take a card; I am sure there is one out there, I just can't seem to find it.
I am not looking to spend much on this, max $450 which also limits my options (that is $450 for Storage Tower + Mini-Comp **or** $450 for full compact 8-bay storage server). Any recommendations for hardware that fits my needs would *really* be appreciated or if there is some compact/affordable option that would allow me to install OpenSolaris/FreeBSD/FreeNAS I'm all ears! (please don't suggest a monster Drobo, I'd have to put out a 3rd mortgage just to put a down payment for one of those things)
Summary:
-Compact as Possible
-One box solution (server) or two box solution (mini-comp + storage tower)
-8 Bay Minimum
-Cheap (~$450, willing to sacrifice performance)
-Preferably something with a 8 port controller (so I don't have to run multiple eSATA cables)
Cheers,
-Gaiko