Computer recommendation for Linux server.

[Shahar Dag]

Hi

If you want to save, you don't need a raid controller. Use a software raid.
Installing The OS on a software raid is not easy.
On regular computers installing many disks may be a problem. buy adapter to install the Hard disk in an empty CD bay.

Have fun
Shahar
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Marc Volovic 
  To: Josh Roden 
  Cc: linux-il at cs.huji.ac.il 
  Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 10:58 PM
  Subject: Re: Computer recommendation for Linux server.


  Hi


  Can't be done.


  You're (to put it candidly) saying - what DESKTOP machine with lotsa disks be cheap!


  The answer - with your budget - none. Five 1TB disks will cost you some 2K ILS. A RAID controller will cost another 600-1500 ILS, say 1K. This is your budget and no desktop yet.


  Either reduce capacity oir increase cost.


  M


  On May 7, 2009, at 8:40 PM, Josh Roden wrote:


    Hi,

    I need to setup a Linux Centos Samba file server.
    The server should have Raid 1 or 5 with a high storage capability (up to 4 or 8 TB).
    The budget is around 3,000 shekels so an HP or IBM machine probably won't
    be relevant.
    Last, but not least, the machine should be Linux compatible at least from your
    experiences if not in writing.

    Thank you very much,

    Josh


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