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Build Fileserver VS NAS

I've been trying to do software RAID 5 on linux with the Promise controller, but I've been having SO many problems. I'm doing RAID 1 over 3 drives for boot, a swap on each drive, then the rest is spent on a RAID 5 array. Under Ubuntu, it fails to boot when I take out a HD. It seems to be just...
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- Post #3
- Jul 19, 2007
- Forum: Networking
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Build Fileserver VS NAS

I want a dedicated storage box in my home. Here are the requirements: Gigabit Hardware RAID 5 Linux based (I like Ubuntu) SATA Not too bad if you ask me. Here's my solutions: Option 1: Thecus N5200 NAS - $640 *Convenient little box *Easy Setup *Pricey *I know it will work *Gets...
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- Jul 18, 2007
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Networking
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Gigabit Woes

Alright, OP here. Let's try to answer a basic question: Is there a problem? (Am I getting the performance I should be?) If there is a bottleneck, where is it? Let's benchmark different parts to try to determine where it is. All benchmarks listed are with My PC and the Fileserver plugged...
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- Post #12
- Sep 11, 2006
- Forum: Networking
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Gigabit Woes

It's Cat 5e cable a total of about 50 feet from My PC through the switches to the Fileserver. I'm not using Jumbo Frames. Keep in mind that at the dips in my first screenshot, I'm getting < 5 MB/s! That's TERRIBLE! The fileserver is running RAID 5 with a Promise controller, it could...
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- Post #9
- Sep 10, 2006
- Forum: Networking
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Gigabit Woes

So we just got a GS108 and the speed simply isn't what it should be. Let me explain, and any help would greatly be appreciated. .Jpg"]This is a simpler diagram of our network. In my testing, there were no other computers connected to the network, though there usually are. GS108 - Netgear...
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- Sep 9, 2006
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Networking
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Tales of woe from watercooling

So I decided to make the plunge to watercooling. I'm having a few slight problems though. I got all my equipment and per recommendation, I cleaned them with vinegar following these instructions: Found Here So I did that, flushed it with water a few times and let it sit. So then I...
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- Apr 10, 2006
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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FREE Cheesenips

Most random post _ever_. The flash or something doesn't load for me (using ff). Dunno what's wrong.
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- Post #29
- Mar 27, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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128mb SD or CF card FREE at Shutterfly for completing survey

Mac haters :(
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- Post #34
- Mar 27, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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How old were you in 1992?

I was Ross Perot for halloween a few years back.
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- Post #198
- Mar 23, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Newegg + Paypal

This worked, thank you.
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- Post #5
- Mar 23, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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Please reply if you are running an Apple Cinema Display on a PC

I'm on an Apple Cinema Display. Screen version: Aluminum 20" Video card: Nvidia 6800 vanilla Motherboard: ASUS P4G800-V Connection: DVI Comments: Never had any problems. Bought it with my G5. Check pins. Bent? Broken? Install XP Pro (dude.. vista? unstable? support?) Can you get...
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- Post #4
- Mar 22, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Tell ATOT a Secret

Bump for the man looking for the woman
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- Post #68
- Mar 20, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Newegg + Paypal

:frown: So apparently the egg started accepting paypal. Since I don't have a credit card, I danced in joy thinking I can now pay for stuff directly using my bank account. Can I? NO. Woot le fuque? If I had and wanted to use a credit card, I would use the system at Newegg. I don't see how...
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- Mar 19, 2006
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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Free Sample of Isopure and Tshirt

Nice. Thanks. I'm dumb as hell and couldn't get the right answers. I couldn't get the "group least likely to be lactose intolerant". I think it's borked, cause I tried all the answers.
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- Post #46
- Mar 19, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Tell ATOT a Secret

This email looks pretty important. I hope someone has seen this woman. To the sender: I'm just going to c/p it. If you want me to include a link to the site, hit me up with another anonymous email (the same email address please).
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- Post #67
- Mar 19, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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