Raid 5 vs. Raid-10 - What is better for mediapc, what happens if MB defect?

maxinc · 2011-01-19 10:35

There is an interesting thread on the unRAID forum where one of the users has compiled a list of several builds based on the maximum capacity they can hold and include links to components and prices. You may use that as a starting point since that hardware can be used regardless of the NAS software you may choose to run.

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=7998.0

SwissElite · 2011-01-19 10:41

maxinc Wrote:There is an interesting thread on the unRAID forum where one of the users has compiled a list of several builds based on the maximum capacity they can hold and include links to components and prices. You may use that as a starting point since that hardware can be used regardless of the NAS software you may choose to run.

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=7998.0

exactly what i needed! ill have a closer look at it 2night! thank you!

eskro · 2011-01-19 10:43

top noch! thanks!

poofyhairguy · 2011-01-19 10:48

SwissElite Wrote:so im more asking about the rest... cpu, mainboard and stuff

For a NAS?

I would start with this combo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealD...mbo.581112

Add whatever RAM, I like Kingston for value:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

Add this case:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...-_-Product

And this PSU:

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.asp...-_-Product

And you have a six bay NAS ready to go cheaper by far than any 4 bay NAs on the market. Add another $60 in hardware:

Two these:

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch_v3....ia=AA74422

and one of these:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6817993002

And you are at 10 bays at around $300. Best NAS deal out there.

poofyhairguy · 2011-01-19 10:49

maxinc Wrote:There is an interesting thread on the unRAID forum where one of the users has compiled a list of several builds based on the maximum capacity they can hold and include links to components and prices. You may use that as a starting point since that hardware can be used regardless of the NAS software you may choose to run.

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=7998.0

Only thing I don't like about the list is they all have weaker CPUs, which is ok for JUST Unraid but if you want sick/sab/torrents on your server its nice to have a little extra CPU.

eskro · 2011-01-19 10:51

totally.... pawns all....

but lets take alook at this mobo --> http://fwd4.me/u4l

if it says --> SATA RAID 0/1/0+1

then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5??

thx

SwissElite · 2011-01-19 10:52

in the list here:
http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=7998.0

they add "hot swappable" bays.... its it an advantage to have that? (worth the bucks?) - i mean... i can simply shut it down, exchange the drives and boot it again? happens once in a lifetime (hopefully)...

SwissElite · 2011-01-19 10:53

eskro Wrote:then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5??

thx

one sec - i thought the objective was to NOT use RAID anymore at all (as it is hardware RAID and makes u dependent on the controler) - but to use a software raid such as FreeNAS?

eskro · 2011-01-19 10:55

SwissElite Wrote:use a software raid such as FreeNAS?

yes, build a dirty cheap PC, then install NAS on it, and enjoy,,,

but like i said, this mobo --> http://fwd4.me/u4l

if it says --> SATA RAID 0/1/0+1

then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5??

thx

maxinc · 2011-01-19 10:57

SwissElite Wrote:they add "hot swappable" bays.... its it an advantage to have that? (worth the bucks?) - i mean... i can simply shut it down, exchange the drives and boot it again? happens once in a lifetime (hopefully)...

You are right, I personally don't like them either because they are too expensive. I thing they list them because of the higher hdd density / number of 5" slots, so you can squeeze more drives into the case.

I would personally buy more drives for the money and use the screwdriver to secure them.

eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,333 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-01-19 10:43 Post: #33 top noch! thanks! My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,333 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-01-19 10:51 Post: #36 totally.... pawns all.... but lets take alook at this mobo --> http://fwd4.me/u4l if it says --> SATA RAID 0/1/0+1 then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5?? thx My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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SwissElite Senior Member Posts: 128 Joined: Jan 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-01-19 10:52 Post: #37 in the list here: http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=7998.0 they add "hot swappable" bays.... its it an advantage to have that? (worth the bucks?) - i mean... i can simply shut it down, exchange the drives and boot it again? happens once in a lifetime (hopefully)...
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SwissElite Senior Member Posts: 128 Joined: Jan 2011 Reputation: 0	2011-01-19 10:53 Post: #38 eskro Wrote:then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5?? thx one sec - i thought the objective was to NOT use RAID anymore at all (as it is hardware RAID and makes u dependent on the controler) - but to use a software raid such as FreeNAS?
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eskro Posting Freak Posts: 8,333 Joined: Nov 2010 Reputation: 162	2011-01-19 10:55 Post: #39 SwissElite Wrote:use a software raid such as FreeNAS? yes, build a dirty cheap PC, then install NAS on it, and enjoy,,, but like i said, this mobo --> http://fwd4.me/u4l if it says --> SATA RAID 0/1/0+1 then, im screwed if i want to use RAID5?? thx My G7 HTPC // eSkRo's HTPC Guide // Poofy's HTPC Guide // unRAID Guide // SSD Optimization thx :)
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