-=PCTechTalk=- Re: SATA Raid - How To?
- From: "Tech Rose - LoveBytes" <TechRose@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 6 Apr 2007 16:55:41 -0700
GMan,
Maybe I do not truly need a raid setup. Maybe that would slow me down..I am
not sure.
I have a multitude of drives and drive letters.
A) I have 7 hard drives:
B) There are 2 internal drives and 5 external firewire drives
C) 2 of the external firewire drives are empty (one is 500GB and the other
is 400 GB and were purchased for backup purposes) both are 7200 RPM.
D) I have approximately 615 GB of data on these drives (again, the 400 GB &
500 GB are empty - new awaiting use)
Of the above listed 615 GB of data mentioned above, about 200 GB of
that is a backup of some of the data on the other drives. At one
point, I copied what was critical to me to on this one drive. (It is a
USB hard drive and it is not counted/listed in Section 1. I am giving
that (Iomega
USB drive to my other half as soon as I get a new backup
system/procedure in place.)
E) This approx 615 GB of data is on 12 drive letters (on the 5 hard drives
currently being used and the USB drive mentioned in Section D.)
F) It could be said I have approx 415 GB of data on my hard drives taking
the last Section D into consideration.
G) I have approximately 30 GB of data to add to my hard drives. I have one
drive letter that is one I use the most and it has only 7 GB of
G) What I want to do is use these 2 unused drives to have backups of my
data.
H) I am not sure of the most efficient/effective method of accomplishing
this.
(I) I have looked at options and to tell the truth, sometimes the more I
research, the more confused I get as I like some features of some
ideas and other features of other ideas.
(J) I was originally interested in Mirroring the drives, but I am afraid
that might not be the more efficient method. I do not know if full
system backups on the fly better or if periodic backups are better.
When I say better, I mean more efficient as far as system
performance when I am using the system. The flip half of more
efficient is doing full system backups periodically is the amount
of time it takes to do such a backup and your need to be
present when backups are being processes (at least
checking in every now and again). Every now and again, a
file name may be too long or have an invalid character and then it will
not back up
or the backup stops. Grrrrr! I do not think I would really do a
SYSYTEM backup manually as it would take too long. I would probably
do one
drive letter at a time. I know if I do decide to do a Raid backup
system, I
need to buy a controller. I only have one slot open in my computer and
I was investigating getting a second video card so I could have a third
monitor (widescreen).
(K) Software I have::
Norton Ghost
Norton Save & Restore (The new software meant to replace Ghost)
Backup Now
Power Archiver
(L) I have a Sony Vaio VGC-RA710G computer.
It is a 3.2 GHZ machine with 3 GB of ram.
(M) I think I should throw this in here too. I am considering moving up to
Vista. I have run the compatibility program and my machine is fine.
There were a couple of things I need to change..(my sound card) and
something else. Neither of the required changes will be hardships
for me.
I do not know the answer of what to do. (I can work out changing my
partition sizes (Partition Magic) so I have enough room on each drive letter
not only for my current needs and my projected future needs.)
If there is anything else you need to know..to make some sort of
recommendation(s), please feel free to ask.
If you want to refer me to a site to read stuff or anything else...I am more
than willing.to do whatever you think I need to do to make the best
decision.
Thanks in advance GMan, not just for this, but for all you do!
Thanks,
Rose
----- Original Message -----
From: "GMan" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 2:09 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: SATA Raid - How To?
Tricia,
Darryl provided a lot of great info on this, but I still have to ask.
Why are you thinking about setting up a RAID array? Each type Darryl
described has its good as well as bad points and all of them need to be
considered before committing your data. your answer will help us steer you
in the right direction.
Rose, same thing goes for you. What would be the purpose of using RAID as
opposed to your present setup?
Peace,
GMan
"The only dumb questions are the ones that are never asked!"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tricia" <lafalot7@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 9:12 PM
> Hi gang. I want to build a SATA Raid and I know this is the best
> place to get the information. I know I need SATA drives, a drive
> controller and an enclosure. I am not sure of the components yet, but
> what I am looking for is the best way to put it all together. (See
> what happens when I get bored? lol).
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Tricia
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