On Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 5:57 PM, Sabuj Pattanayek <sab...@gmail.com> wrote: > If your array is a bunch of rack servers, make sure the controllers > will accept non-branded/certified drives (e.g. make sure it doesn't > require a Dell, HP, or IBM branded drive). > > After having determine that your array will take COTS components, and > if you can go with slightly slower drives, I'd go with the WD Caviar > green series, black if you want something faster. I'd stay away from > the really cheap 5400 RPM Seagate drives.
Thanks for the very specific tips about the 5 year warranty and also Caviar Green. I've specifically selected the JBOD so that I'm not tied to any one manufacturer's overpriced drives. -- Rahul _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf@beowulf.org sponsored by Penguin Computing To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf
