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"OS6" - a question or three
First, a direct question: I'm currently running my Pro BE's with 5 or 6 disks using "x-raid2" and "dual redundancy." (RAID6 with the xraid2 expansion scheme.) I downloaded the manual for one of...
With the BE's, I'm already saturating gigabit using 5 drives configured for RAID6 via samba. When using AFP, it only gets to about 70%. (That might be due to Mac machine's accessing it, though.) There aren't enough individual users creating heavy usage at any given moment for user counts to be an issue.
The reason for changing the h/w on the BE box before OS6 would only be to bring the differences between the retrofit and an actual 516 to a minimum. I don't want any avoidable shortcomings to be present when testing, as then I wouldn't be convinced that it's a valid test. The lack of USB3 and eSATA wouldn't be missed without actually using those interfaces, so that's a non-issue. I want to get as close as possible to an actual 516 to evaluate the overall package...
I just ordered a refurb'd E6700 (SL9ZF stepping) for $31 (US) shipped, and will find some old DDR2 memory laying around the office. (I should be able to find a couple of 2GB/667 or /800 sticks.) I'll re-use the drives that are already in that box (seagate constellation es.2 1TB drives.) I have the BIOS already updated to v2.0 (with a 2010 year) already. I also have a VGA header somewhere I can use to troubleshoot if the h/w changes cause problems.
As for keeping the ProBE boxes for backup, I agree it would be an intelligent thing to do, but likely won't happen. Don't worry, though -- I'm sure they'll be re-purposed as a backup device for some overworked engineer's personal use. ;)
The reason for changing the h/w on the BE box before OS6 would only be to bring the differences between the retrofit and an actual 516 to a minimum. I don't want any avoidable shortcomings to be present when testing, as then I wouldn't be convinced that it's a valid test. The lack of USB3 and eSATA wouldn't be missed without actually using those interfaces, so that's a non-issue. I want to get as close as possible to an actual 516 to evaluate the overall package...
I just ordered a refurb'd E6700 (SL9ZF stepping) for $31 (US) shipped, and will find some old DDR2 memory laying around the office. (I should be able to find a couple of 2GB/667 or /800 sticks.) I'll re-use the drives that are already in that box (seagate constellation es.2 1TB drives.) I have the BIOS already updated to v2.0 (with a 2010 year) already. I also have a VGA header somewhere I can use to troubleshoot if the h/w changes cause problems.
As for keeping the ProBE boxes for backup, I agree it would be an intelligent thing to do, but likely won't happen. Don't worry, though -- I'm sure they'll be re-purposed as a backup device for some overworked engineer's personal use. ;)
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