Soldato
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Trying to decide between WHS and WHS 2011 - seems to be quite a more expensive build for 2011 with RAID cards being needed?
So must you use hardware raid cards for 2011, or can it all be done in software, ie without raid controllers? And onboard RAID?
What's the disadvantage of not using a RAID controller with cache or battery backup?
If 2011 build, would I be ok with an atom/amd zacate CPU? Or for a very similar price could go for an amd x2 250e etc? More concerned about low power use/silent running than performance but unsure if something like an atom would be powerful enough?
Additionally, do pci 4x raid cards work in a primary 16x slot on motherboards? Have read that certain cards don't work in a 16x slot?
What's the best hard drives (2TB) to use in a home server via RAID? Was looking at WD20EARS but apparently they have trouble with TLERS? But this can be adjusted to work?
Overall very confused so looking for some definitive answers! Thanks
So must you use hardware raid cards for 2011, or can it all be done in software, ie without raid controllers? And onboard RAID?
What's the disadvantage of not using a RAID controller with cache or battery backup?
If 2011 build, would I be ok with an atom/amd zacate CPU? Or for a very similar price could go for an amd x2 250e etc? More concerned about low power use/silent running than performance but unsure if something like an atom would be powerful enough?
Additionally, do pci 4x raid cards work in a primary 16x slot on motherboards? Have read that certain cards don't work in a 16x slot?
What's the best hard drives (2TB) to use in a home server via RAID? Was looking at WD20EARS but apparently they have trouble with TLERS? But this can be adjusted to work?
Overall very confused so looking for some definitive answers! Thanks