eSata on Solaris???

kebabbert · 02-12-2007, 03:17 PM

I want to build a Solaris machine, E6400 C2D (1.86 GHz), 2GB RAM, Raptor 150GB with Solaris and Windows, Nvidia 8600. I also want to have a ZFS raid with three 500 GB discs. When I run Windows I dont need ZFS. I want to unplug the ZFS raid, for silence. Could this external Sata card work with my configuration?

http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA/rr2314.htm

Or, have three plastic chassi (slot) with each HD slide it in, and unplug the discs? eSata would be nice, if it gives full speed. Then I can lock the drives in a safe. Or a big external HD chassi.

jlliagre · 02-14-2007, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kebabbert

When I run Windows I dont need ZFS.

Sure, ZFS isn't supported by Windows anyway.

Quote:

I want to unplug the ZFS raid, for silence.

And energy saving, that make sense.

Quote:

Could this external Sata card work with my configuration?

http://www.highpoint-tech.com/USA/rr2314.htm

I have no idea, the data sheet doesn't mention Solaris. In all cases, this card RAID features would be of no use and redundant when using ZFS.

kebabbert · 02-18-2007, 04:58 PM

I do not intend to use the RAID features of the card. I just want to plug in 3-4 Hard Drives residing in an external chassi. Then I can remove the chassi with eSata, easily. I can even lock the chassi in during over night.