Re: Two reasons for buying
The FUD/blame reasoning will always seem to be true for everything one does self instead of outsourcing it.
On the other hand, built three Super Micro Linux storage servers using big tower case, 3PAR controllers and WD 500GB disks in 2006 for use with AVID video software. Two of them are still in use. Most common issues are fan failures and 2 disks had to be replaced. Loss of data never occurred.
When building such servers, do not use brand systems like HP/Dell etc, but build one self using high quality parts from Asus, MSI or SuperMicro and a full size tower case. SuperMicro offers professional grade service on its products.
Big tower PC cases offer lots of space to place disks in 3.5inch cages.
Everything like disk cages and SATA cables can be bought.
Also a separate UPS should be included, with software to automatically shutdown the storage server in case of a power failure.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
