http://www.msicomputer.com/product/detail_...K7N2_Delta-ILSR
Can someone decrypt what the maximum # of HDs I can have is and how they would be connected. From reading the specification, I think the max would be:
2 IDE (Of course assuming I need a DVD+RW and a CDROM)
1 SATA
2 RAID
Specifically, this is what's confusing: "RAID function works w/ATA133+SATA H/D or 2 SATA H/D"
Correct? Or can it have two SATA? Or with sata can there be only 1 IDE? Or like Zoid says, you get to choose two HDs for either/or SATA/RAID? And does RAID work with basic IDE HDs found in IRD, or does that need some diff't type of hard drive (I know SATA is diff't)?
Thanks.
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looks like you can have 6.
Four on the IDE
and then two on sata/raid
Four on the IDE
and then two on sata/raid
QUOTE(DrZoidberg @ 07-25-2003 - 05:21 PM)
looks like you can have 6.
Four on the IDE
and then two on sata/raid
Four on the IDE
and then two on sata/raid
Yeah, you can have 4 IDE and 2 SATA. But, if you want DVD & CD drives then the total is 4 hard drives: 2 IDE and 2 SATA.
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RAID function works w/ATA133+SATA H/D or 2 SATA H/D
What this means is that you can setup a 2 drive RAID array using either 1 SATA and 1 ATA/133, or 2 SATA.
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does RAID work with basic IDE HDs found in IRD
Yes.
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I know SATA is diff't
The difference between SATA and IDE is:
1) The interface. SATA does not use the 40 or 80 wire ribbon cable you're used to seeing. It uses a smaller. thinner cable like this to attach to the motherboard.
2) Speed. SATA runs at ATA/150, where IDE runs at ATA/33/66/100/133.
thanks, as always!
that sucks. that means I'd have to have 250GB drives to reach my goal. oh, well I guess it'll 120, 120, 200, 200 = 640GB.
QUOTE(tolik @ 07-25-2003 - 06:26 PM)
that sucks. that means I'd have to have 250GB drives to reach my goal. oh, well I guess it'll 120, 120, 200, 200 = 640GB.
who can say "pci IDE controller or external drives"?
QUOTE(DrZoidberg @ 07-25-2003 - 09:49 PM)
who can say "pci IDE controller or external drives"?
Well, PCI IDE controller may be a way to go.
External HD defeats the purpose, I don't want to brag "I have a terabyte," I want to brag, "I have a terabyte and I got it for under $300."
5 PCI Slots... hmmm
Well I need one for a modem (I'm old fashioned, but I want a modem just in case).
One for a TV tuner.
That leaves 3... assuming one left for what may come up, that'll give me two more HDs
But SATA drives are expensive as of now, so in any case I don't think I'll amass a terabyte for at least another 2 years.
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SATA drives are expensive as of now
Yes, per GB they are more expensive than IDE, but you can use a converter to connect IDE drives to SATA. Search for Serial ATA Converter at your favorite reseller
They sell for $20 - $30.
QUOTE(Alan @ 07-26-2003 - 06:09 AM)
Yes, per GB they are more expensive than IDE, but you can use a converter to connect IDE drives to SATA. Search for Serial ATA Converter at your favorite reseller They sell for $20 - $30.
They sell for $20 - $30.That defeats the purpose... if a 120GB IDE HD is $53 after rebate after tax, paying 20+ for a converter
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