> From: Geoff Nordli <geo...@gnaa.net>
> Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 14:11:37 -0700
> To: Terry Hull <t...@nrg-inc.com>, <zfs-discuss@opensolaris.org>
> Subject: RE: [zfs-discuss] PowerEdge R510 with PERC H200/H700 with ZFS
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>
> Terry, you are right, the part that was really missing with the Dell was the
> lack of spindles. It seems the R510 can have up to 12 spindles.
>
> The online configurator only allows you to select SLC SSDs, which are a lot
> more expensive than the MLC versions. It would be nice to do MLC since that
> works fine for L2ARC.
>
> I believe they have an onboard SD flash connector too. It would be great to
> be able to install the base OS onto a flash card and not waste two drives.
>
> Are you using the Broadcom or Intel NICs?
>
> For sure the benefit of buying name brand is the warranty/service side of
> things, which is important to me. I don't want to spend any time
> worrying/fixing boxes.
I understand that one.
I have been using both Intel and Broadcom NICs successfully. My gut tells
me I like the Intel better, but I can't say that is because I have had
trouble with the Broadcom. It is just a personal preference that I probably
can't justify.
--
Terry
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