On 9/11/07, Phoenix Kiula <phoenix.kiula@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Thanks Greg. > Scenario 1, SATAII: > > - Server: Asus RS120-E4/PA4 Dedicated Server > - CPU: Single -- Intel Quad Core Xeon Processor x3210 Processor 2.13Ghz > - RAM: 4Gb DDR2 Memory 667Mhz > - Hard disk: 4 x Seagate ES SATAII HardDrive 7200RPM 250Gb (Total 500Gb) > - Raid 10: 3Ware Raid 9650SE: http://www.acnc.com/04_01_10.html Good controller. Battery backed cache module? > Scenario 2, SCSI: > > - Server: IBM e326m 1U Rackmount server > - CPU: Double -- Opteron 275 is 2 x 2.2GHz, with 2 x 1MB L2 Cache > - RAM: 4Gb PC3200 ECC Registered > - Hard disk: 2 x 300GB SCSI 10K RPM > - Raid 1: LSI Logic LSI makes a lot of different RAID controllers. Again, battery backed cache? and how much for each controller? Generally LSI's have been a bit slower than escalades in the past, but they're also quite stable and reliable, and their close in performance. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq
