JHAG Posted April 7, 2008 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I intend to change gear later this year, mounting a RAID array with 5 external HD, dedicated to pictures (neg scans and M8 files). Meanwhile, I need to buy a new HD (for instance, a second Lacie). Will I be able to match it with my future RAID, or not ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wparsonsgisnet Posted April 7, 2008 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2008 LaCie offers raid choices, including 3 cabinet systems. They might be able to suggest what your next disk should be that will later fit one of their products. If you do a search in the Forum on disk arrays and backup, you'll find some excellent threads. What you might bear in mind is that you may not need RAID. If you're the only user of the storage area, you can schedule backups in a way that makes you safe without using a RAID technology. As it happens, using RAID increases disk usage. If you don't need it, why send your disk to the gym? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted April 7, 2008 If you don't need it, why send your disk to the gym? :D:D William, your replies are often making me laugh a lot. Pity I'm in LA and not in Boston next month… Thanks for the tip. Speaking of RAID was pure laziness from my part. My needs : 1. Lots of expandable/extendable space 2. Automatic scheduled backups Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted April 7, 2008 Share #4 Posted April 7, 2008 S, in my particular case, I also use LaCie disks, and have 4TB of storage at this time. BTW, I have to use USB hubs. If you do this make sure to get the powered variety. I keep three copies of my images and two of my prepared DVD's (plus the original digital tape, making 3). Off-site storage is a fire-proof disk in my detached garage. The backup software I use is Second Copy. It's inexpensive and offers both scheduled and on-demand backup. I "mirror" my file directories. Once the copy exists, the next backup is incremental, and therefore quick. I don't use Bridge or other image management software, instead keeping my images in directories that have the names of the projects I do. So, I can't search for beach pictures all at once, but I know what's going on with my storage. I'll buy the coffee when you're in town. Regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted April 7, 2008 (plus the original digital tape, making 3). **digital tape : meaning ? I'll buy the coffee when you're in town. ** I'll buy the cake. Cheers Johan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wparsonsgisnet Posted April 8, 2008 Share #6 Posted April 8, 2008 I video using a camera that takes mini-DV (digital) recording tape and also a linked editing deck that takes DVCAM (digital) recording tape. Everything is a computer.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguewave Posted April 9, 2008 Share #7 Posted April 9, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I video using a camera that takes mini-DV (digital) recording tape and also a linked editing deck that takes DVCAM (digital) recording tape. Everything is a computer.... That's what HAL thought & look what happened to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted April 9, 2008 "Let me put it this way, Mr. Roguewave. The 9000 series is the most reliable computer ever made. No 9000 computer has ever made a mistake or distorted information. We are all, by any practical definition of the words, foolproof and incapable of error." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted April 9, 2008 Share #9 Posted April 9, 2008 I use a drobo array totalling 4TB. It backs up within itself but if a disk goes on the blink it warns me so that I can change it without losing a thing. I also keep a back-up of the most vital RAW images on remote hard drives in my detached garage in case of fire. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgay Posted April 9, 2008 Share #10 Posted April 9, 2008 Apple's just launched an overpriced, own-brand backup disk for the Mac's Time Machine feature. Maybe Leica can brand its own M8-branded "Future Proof Investment" branded backups. Could be cheaper just to buy a hard drive though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobilexile Posted April 10, 2008 Share #11 Posted April 10, 2008 I use a WiebeTech RT5 RAID tower for my primary backup needs. They've since come out with newer options that may, in some instances, preferable but my RT5 has been a trusty workhorse running 24/7 for nearly two years. For offsite backup I have a WiebeTech RTX100 which is a sled enclosure allowing you to drop in a drive and eject it as you would a floppy disk. That way you can buy naked SATA drives and pop them in and out -- much better than spending untold $ on external options. I then tae my drives to a safety deposit box (in a mechanical safe, not magnetic). For other external drives I have a few G-Tech drives that have been trusty companions for the past several years, never had an issue with any of them. I went to the G-Tech drives after having two (2) LaCie drives crap out on me. Don't know if I had bad luck or what but I haven't been willing to purchase a LaCie drive since. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted April 10, 2008 G-Tech seems quite a reliable solution, even the G-Safe. And they're distributed in my place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobilexile Posted April 12, 2008 Share #13 Posted April 12, 2008 Yes, the G-Tech drives are second to none. You pay for them, but, IMHO, it's worth the extra $. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share #14 Posted June 1, 2008 Looking further, on G-Tech forum, it seems problems are frequent. Having an alert recently with my Mac G-5 (alim exploded), I decided to address that issue seriously, as I will have in the year to come more than 5000 neg scans files to add in the box. I'll finally opt for a slightly overkill solution, used in DV studios : Sonnet Products - Storage Solutions Not so expensive, and quite rugged, according to the buzz. Avoiding RAID 0, RAID 1 should be pretty reliable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmSummicron Posted June 1, 2008 Share #15 Posted June 1, 2008 you should look at Firmtek products as well. FirmTek, LLC I have the Seritek 2bay raid drive. works great with my macbookpro. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHAG Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share #16 Posted June 1, 2008 Thx 35 Summicron, but a company with operations in Europe is a sine qua non to me. I don't want to ship back to the US, with customs hassle und so weiter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjmcsu Posted August 7, 2008 Share #17 Posted August 7, 2008 I use a drobo array totalling 4TB. It backs up within itself but if a disk goes on the blink it warns me so that I can change it without losing a thing. I also keep a back-up of the most vital RAW images on remote hard drives in my detached garage in case of fire. Just received the new version 2 DROBO with FW 800. I have used the Sonnet Fusion 5 bay enclosure with Sonnet Tempo SATA card on my Mac Quad.That works well but is a little too loud for my taste, so I use it now for periodic back-up. In the meantime the DROBO has become my primary Photo drive & what a pleasure to set-up (say easy) & Q U I E T. Highly recommended!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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