Hi:
I need advice on implementing a storage server. I really do not have
the $ to spend for a Dell iSCSI storage divice and I am thinking
trunning CentOS 5.x with ftp or FreeNAS. Here is what I am looking at
and concerned about.
Situation:
My current storage needs are approximately 1.5 TB annually. This will
increase to about 3.5 TB annually over the next 5 years (rough est.).
This box will just be a data archive and once it is full it will only be
used very infrequently if not used at all. Files are small up to 10 MB
but numerous.
CentOS:
Upgrading to the newer CentOS flavors. I will not have the ability to
archive this data to tape and I am concerned about loosing the data when
upgrading the OS. How best to handle this?
Storage limitation. It is my understanding that there is a 2 TB storage
limitation with Linux (and windows) in general particularly for
stability. I see that ReiserFS can go up to 16 TB. Is any one using
this? If so, how has it been for you?
FreeNAS
Anyone using FreeNAS? What is your experience? How easy is it to add
new drives and keep your data? Upgrading to newer versions?
Thanks,
Ed
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