Storage Computer/Server

[brianm8000]

Whats up guys,
I want to build a computer to serve as my home network storage share.

It MUST have raid of some sort... The raid configuration must be easy. So if a drive dies its as easy as poping in the new one and it will rebuild automatically with no problems.

This computer will be on 24x7. running a few programs all the time.

I am thinking an intel i5 sandy bridge.

So what motherboard has EASY to configure raid (also what raid would you recommend?)

And what mobo is pretty much bulletproof for 24x7 use?

 

[office politics]

prolly better off buying a nas device and stuffing it with hds

Amazon.com: ZyXEL NSA320 2-bay Network Attached Storage and Media Server: Electronics

 

[remixedcat]

I would recommend a hardware RAID controller most software RAID controllers are not very good. I would also get high RPM hard drives and get a server motherboard or even a Supermicro barebones or complete system. Lots of hosting companies use them so they are proven.

 

[brianm8000]

I dont want a NAS device because I want to run programs/services on the machine too...

What do you mean by "Supermicro barebones or complete system"?

Order a Dell then throw in an adaptec raid card?

 

[jasonalwaysready]

What are the programs and services that you need to run?

 

[brianm8000]

allshare, samsung keys, utorrent, probably some others that im not thinking of...

 

[brianm8000]

bump

 

[Ethereal_Dragon]

Before any other suggestions get made, what kind of budget are you working with, and what number of drives are you expecting to use?