On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 9:06 AM, Ross Walker <rswwal...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Feb 9, 2010, at 1:55 PM, matthew patton <patto...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > The cheapest solution out there that isn't a Supermicro-like server >> chassis, is DAS in the form of HP or Dell MD-series which top out at 15 or >> 16 3" drives. I can only chain 3 units per SAS port off a HBA in either >> case. >> > > The new Dell MD11XX series is 24 2.5" drives and you can chain 3 of them > together off a single controller. If your drives are dual ported you can use > both HBA ports for redundant paths. > > -Ross You'd need more than 3 to get his 40TB usable with current 2.5" drive capacities, unless you're suggesting he use laptop drives. --Tim
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