Flash Drive for Silent Storage
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Flash Drive for Silent Storage
Is there any compelling reason not to use an 8gb Flash (thumb) drive for silent storage?
For example, I have a linux based DNS machine that supports my business network. It is a static device, and only services the public internet resolution for my business servers.
It seems this would be ideal.. I can GHOST the flash disk after it is configured, for easy replacement if the thumb dies, or it becomes corrupt.
Thoughts?
For example, I have a linux based DNS machine that supports my business network. It is a static device, and only services the public internet resolution for my business servers.
It seems this would be ideal.. I can GHOST the flash disk after it is configured, for easy replacement if the thumb dies, or it becomes corrupt.
Thoughts?
That sounds much faster than some others I'd seen.bgavin wrote:SuperTalent makes a 200x drive in both 4gb and 8gb. Tests show this is a hotrod thumb drive for both Read and Write. Other than it over heating, it looks like a thumb is just the ticket for zero disk noise on a DNS machine or other type with relatively low disk access.
SuperTalent DH Series
Also: 1GB - 16GB- Ultra-fast 200X available with 30MB/sec Read speed
- Hot plug and play; Functions like another hard drive
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Luxio Series is also 200X drive + 16GB - 128GB
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I'm shopping for a thumb atm too...
PNY and Patriot look good too. Apparently 200X isn't all that uncommon...
Corsair pops up in google as fast.
CORSAIR Voyager GT:
Corsair pops up in google as fast.
CORSAIR Voyager GT:
Insanely expensive though...Sequential Read: 32.6 MB/s Sequential Write: 28.8 MB/s
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Pretty sure I'm going with Corsair Voyager GT 16GB. It won't be as fast as the newer 128GB version, but it's $60+ sales tax which is tolerable.
I'll sleep on it.
EDIT: couldn't sleep. Bought it + some inexpensive shelves for some quiet books. Free shipping is nice...
RiDATA 16GB is pretty fancy too (SATA + USB).
However, note:
I'll sleep on it.
EDIT: couldn't sleep. Bought it + some inexpensive shelves for some quiet books. Free shipping is nice...
RiDATA 16GB is pretty fancy too (SATA + USB).
However, note:
So, yea I'll be happy with the Voyager GT.Product Development Update: This device is designed for notebooks using combination eSATA and USB drive ports. The power for the drive is drawn from the USB port in combination eSATA USB ports. Since most desktops commonly do not have this combination port, there is no power to run the eSATA connection; using it with a desktop will damage the drive. We are currently developing a solution for desktop use. Please check back for further product development updates.
Argh. Out of stock, so I wasn't billed... ETA in stock 5-7 days.
Staples is still shipping the inexpensive shelves, but I did need those anyway.
Searching for another seller, I happen upon this PC Mag review Kingston DataTraveler 150 (32GB)b which puts kingston ahead of Corsair.
The kanguru drive is praised highly too, though that's pricey.
Staples is still shipping the inexpensive shelves, but I did need those anyway.
Searching for another seller, I happen upon this PC Mag review Kingston DataTraveler 150 (32GB)b which puts kingston ahead of Corsair.
The kanguru drive is praised highly too, though that's pricey.