Hey guys,
I currently have:
I'm running a 10x2tb raid 6 and a 5x2tb raid 5, using Linux mdadm (software raid).
I've noticed the green drives - unsurprisingly in hindsight - have given me a lot of problems as they drop from the arrays .
I was hoping to replace them with 10x 3tb WD RED (WD30EFRX) drives, either running in 10x3tb raid6 or running in 9x3tb raid 5 + 1x3tb spare.
I have read that if I'm using software raid, it's best to turn off the TLER.
Now, it's been brought to my attention that the rebranded hitatchi drives, now Toshiba, might be a good option, in particular the DT01ACA300.
Some quick fact-finding showed that the DT01ACA300 has CCTL which is comparable to (or rather toshiba's implementation of WD's) TLER.
In any case, I reiterate that it's recommended to disable/turn off CCTL or TLER if running software raid (rather than hardware raid).
Now, the DT01ACA300 is considerably cheaper than the WD30EFRX.
Other than TLER and "fixed" head parking, I read that the WD30EFRX is really just a WD green drive. Is that correct? If that is the case, is it appropriate to get the DT01ACA300 instead?
Any advice is much appreciated.
Cheers
I currently have:
Code:
CPU: Intel G620
Memory: 8GB ddr3
Motherboard: Z68X-UD3H-B3
Case: I-cute
HDD Mounts: 3x 5-in-3 5.25" to 3.5" converters
Custom fitted Fans on HDD mounts
Custom fitted power cables for HDDs
Storage Cards (as reported by System, I'll have to double check the ACTUAL model):
1. SAS1068E Pci-E
2. RocketRaid 230 x4 Port
The following HDDs:
#1
Device Model: Hitachi HDS723020BLA642
Serial Number: FA12SMPD
Warranty to: 2015-06-22
#2
Device Model: Hitachi HDS723020BLA642
Serial Number: F30SYBKD
Warranty to: 2014-08-06
#3
Device Model: Hitachi HDS723020BLA642
Serial Number: FA12YLDD
Warranty to: 2015-06-22
#4
Device Model: Hitachi HDS723020BLA642
Serial Number: FA12UNZD
Warranty to: 2015-06-22
#5
Device Model: Hitachi HDS723020BLA642
Serial Number: FA12M53D
Warranty to: 2015-06-22
#6
Device Model: Hitachi HDS723020BLA642
Serial Number: FA12UNWD
Warranty to: 2015-06-22
#7
Device Model: Hitachi HDS723020BLA642
Serial Number: F31VUB3D
Warranty to: 2014-08-05
#8
Device Model: Hitachi HDS723020BLA642
Serial Number: F320XSHD
Warranty to: 2014-08-05
#9
Device Model: Hitachi HDS723020BLA642
Serial Number: F320ANPD
Warranty to: 2014-08-05
#10
Device Model: WDC WD20EARX-00PASB0
Serial Number: WD-WCAZA6950098
Warranty to:
#11
Device Model: WDC WD20EARX-00PASB0
Serial Number: WD-WCAZA6923901
Warranty to: 06/10/2014
#12
Device Model: ST2000DL003-9VT166
Serial Number: 6YD1MVMG
Warranty to: 06/10/2014
#13
Device Model: ST2000DL003-9VT166
Serial Number: 5YD9KGG4
Warranty to: 09-Mar-2014
#14
Device Model: ST2000DL003-9VT166
Serial Number: 5YD6GB59
Warranty to: 09-Mar-2014
#15
Device Model: ST2000DL003-9VT166
Serial Number: 5YD6MPBX
Warranty to: 25-Dec-2013I've noticed the green drives - unsurprisingly in hindsight - have given me a lot of problems as they drop from the arrays .
I was hoping to replace them with 10x 3tb WD RED (WD30EFRX) drives, either running in 10x3tb raid6 or running in 9x3tb raid 5 + 1x3tb spare.
I have read that if I'm using software raid, it's best to turn off the TLER.
Now, it's been brought to my attention that the rebranded hitatchi drives, now Toshiba, might be a good option, in particular the DT01ACA300.
Some quick fact-finding showed that the DT01ACA300 has CCTL which is comparable to (or rather toshiba's implementation of WD's) TLER.
In any case, I reiterate that it's recommended to disable/turn off CCTL or TLER if running software raid (rather than hardware raid).
Now, the DT01ACA300 is considerably cheaper than the WD30EFRX.
Other than TLER and "fixed" head parking, I read that the WD30EFRX is really just a WD green drive. Is that correct? If that is the case, is it appropriate to get the DT01ACA300 instead?
Any advice is much appreciated.
Cheers