Sorry, OS is Win2K3, 64 bit. But that might change if/when I update the file server.
I'm not too worried about software at this point, more of a hardware question. I think there might be an open slot in the 2950. I was also looking into a simple NAS unit (one or two drive, with easy swappable (hopefully hot) hard drives). Mark From: Michael B. Smith [mailto:mich...@smithcons.com] Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 8:52 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Backup alternatives What OS? Any open slots in the 2950? (I can't remember how many slots it has, but I'm pretty sure it has at least one.) Regards, Michael B. Smith Consultant and Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Reimer, Mark [mailto:mark.rei...@prairie.edu]<mailto:[mailto:mark.rei...@prairie.edu]> Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 10:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Backup alternatives In September (20-23), there was a question about backup devices. My issue is related, but more open. My tape drive died late last week. We back up about 1.5 TB per week (full and incrementals combined), so external HD is a very real option. The file server is older (Dell 2950). I don't think there is a eSata port on it. Our internet connection isn't very fast (20 Mb up and down), and quite busy, so a cloud type solution may not work well. I'm open to any ideas you might have. Thanks Mark ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com<mailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com<mailto:listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
