IDE, SCSI, cost, reliability, random thoughts...
Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:33 pm
I know this has been discussed ad nauseam, but I can't help but bring it up yet again. (Here's the last thread I started on this topic.)
One of my computers I've always designated as a server, and its responsibilities have increased since building a HTPC. The server will now be the storage respository for a video-on-demand system. I took the easy route on "silencing" this machine: I moved it to the basement. Now I can load it up will all the cheapest high-capacity drives I can find.
The concern now is for my workstation PC. As I mentioned in the thread above, I like to run the OS and applications off a SCSI drive and use it for storing my work (which doesn't require much space).
The newest SCSI drive I have right now is a Fujitsu 10k RPM 36 GB drive (MAP3367NP). It has a definite whine, though not as bad as my Western Digital 120 GB 1200JBs. I'm considering buying a new SCSI drive for the workstation (and move the Fujitsu into the server).
So my question is this: since the last IDE-SCSI discussion, does anyone have any new experience with SCSI drives that pass for quiet?
For me, I really only care about the idle noise of the hard drive (as long as the activity noise isn't obscene). Whining is evil
I'm still stuck on SCSI because of a perceived quality/reliability benefit. (SCSI used to be good for bragging rights, now people just think I'm dumb for spending that much money!) I wish I had the time and money to really do a good, comprehensive, long term realiability study on different drives (using huge batch sizes). It would be nice to study things that can affect reliability: usage, temperature extremes, movement, power cycles, etc.
And, FWIW, I'd like to win (or otherwise obtain for free) a Seagate Savvio, but I certainly won't be buying one with my money any time soon!
It's ironic, that the hard drive usually houses the most valuable part of your system, but is one of the most likely to fail components.
Thoughts?
Matt
One of my computers I've always designated as a server, and its responsibilities have increased since building a HTPC. The server will now be the storage respository for a video-on-demand system. I took the easy route on "silencing" this machine: I moved it to the basement. Now I can load it up will all the cheapest high-capacity drives I can find.
The concern now is for my workstation PC. As I mentioned in the thread above, I like to run the OS and applications off a SCSI drive and use it for storing my work (which doesn't require much space).
The newest SCSI drive I have right now is a Fujitsu 10k RPM 36 GB drive (MAP3367NP). It has a definite whine, though not as bad as my Western Digital 120 GB 1200JBs. I'm considering buying a new SCSI drive for the workstation (and move the Fujitsu into the server).
So my question is this: since the last IDE-SCSI discussion, does anyone have any new experience with SCSI drives that pass for quiet?
For me, I really only care about the idle noise of the hard drive (as long as the activity noise isn't obscene). Whining is evil
I'm still stuck on SCSI because of a perceived quality/reliability benefit. (SCSI used to be good for bragging rights, now people just think I'm dumb for spending that much money!) I wish I had the time and money to really do a good, comprehensive, long term realiability study on different drives (using huge batch sizes). It would be nice to study things that can affect reliability: usage, temperature extremes, movement, power cycles, etc.
And, FWIW, I'd like to win (or otherwise obtain for free) a Seagate Savvio, but I certainly won't be buying one with my money any time soon!
It's ironic, that the hard drive usually houses the most valuable part of your system, but is one of the most likely to fail components.
Thoughts?
Matt