4 Replies Latest reply: Jul 19, 2012 1:16 PM by Dvico RSS

    New Disk setup help

    Dvico Community Member

      I"d like to ask your help, or suggetions.I read the forum lots of conversations about disk setup, but Im not sure this is a good choice.I planned this setup:I have lga2011 platform.

       

      C :  OCZ revodrive X2 160GB - OS ( I already have )

      D :  2* 1TB Samsung SpinpointF3  7200rpm HD103SJ RAID 0 - Media cache, previews, pagefile

      ( I already have )

      E :  4* 1TB 7200rpm RAID 3 for media, project files - WD RE4 1 TB ( WD1003FBYX) or

                                                                                       - Saegate Barracuda ST1000DM003 or

                                                                                       - Samsung SP F3

          I dont have yet, HItachi  too expensive for me.

      F : Corsair Force 3 240GB SSD - AE CS6 Global Preformance cache ( I already have it)

      G : Samsung 830 128GB SSD - Exports ( I dont have yet)

       

      + a RAID controller.I looked out Areca 1182ix/12, but Im afraid its too expensive for this setup.

      - Do you know other type RAID controller which good for this config?

      - What do you think about drive E, what is the good choice?

      - Same question about drive G ?

       

      Any advice would help!Thanks in advance.

        • 1. Re: New Disk setup help
          Harm Millaard CommunityMVP

          + a RAID controller.I looked out Areca 1182ix/12, but Im afraid its too expensive for this setup.

           

          Is that a typo and did you mean the 1882ix/12? With a plethora of disks in your configuration, maybe the 8-port version would suffice and save some $$.

           

          For the E: drive I think the RE4 is a good choice. The Samsung F3 is a good second IMO.

           

          For the G: drive the Samsung is a good choice, much more affordable than the Corsair Performance Pro and almost as fast. I would suggest a 256 GB version to have some more space however.

          • 2. Re: New Disk setup help
            Dvico Community Member

            Sorry, I mean 1882ix-12.I checked 1882i with 8-port, this type cannot be expanded to 4Gb SDRAM, and  as I read here (other topic) 1882ix/12 already PCIe 3.0 while 1882i not sure.I dont know what is the significamce of sdram 1Gb vs 4Gb?

            Thanks for the help about hdd-s!

            • 3. Re: New Disk setup help
              Harm Millaard CommunityMVP

              You are correct that the cache on the 8-port model can not be increased, but with SATA3 disks with 64 GB cache, that is not a major problem. If you are only using 4 disks in an array, it simply means when you are under budget constraints, you have to chose. In your case I suggested the 8-port with some cache limitations, because chances are you will not outgrow the number of ports soon and the impact of the expandable cache is small. The on-board cache memory on the 8-port model is still comparable to other brands.

              • 4. Re: New Disk setup help
                Dvico Community Member

                Thanks.And my last question is what about the PCIe 3.0 vs 2.0 interface?It's not a big disadvantage between 8 and 12-port version?Mybe they will release a cheaper 8-port PCIe 3.0 soon?