Re: Rackmount Sun Hardware

From: Bernd Haug (haug_at_berndhaug.net)
Date: 08/31/05


Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:11:57 +0200

Rich Teer <rich.teer@rite-group.com> wrote:
> I guess the main question is how much storage space do you need?
> Sticking with Sun stuff, the 3120 might be a good choice: it's a
> 1U array that holds up to 4 hot-swappable (SCSI) disks. A nice
> array, but IMHO a bit pricey for what amounts to a box + PSU(s) +
> disks. But I like Sun stuff, so I'm considering getting one.

Bit pricey?

USD 5000 @ 146G @ 2 disks (raw w/o RAID) for SCSI/SCSI w/ max 4 Disks
  -> 2 more disks fit

Apple Xserve RAID:
USD 6000 @ 1TB @ 4 disks (raw w/o RAID) for FC/SATA w/
  -> 10 more disks fit

Methinks, there is place for the price of an FC HBA somewhere in there.

Question is more of whether to buy Apple storage for non-Apple servers,
as the management goodness fades pretty quickly if you don't stay within
the cult completely. ;)

lg, Bernd

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