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02-21-2003, 02:51 PM
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More than 4 IDE drives?
I've been wanting to try out FreeBSD for a while, but I don't have any way to connect another HD to my setup. I've got 2 40GB HD's & 2 CD drives (dvd & burner).
How can I add another hard drive to my current setup so I can give FreeBSD a whirl?
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02-21-2003, 03:08 PM
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External USB one maybe?
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02-21-2003, 03:12 PM
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Originally posted by Proud
External USB one maybe?
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I'd like to keep everything inside my case, if possible. (I'm a klutz). Plus, those are a bit pricey & I'd like to keep the cost down as much as possible, since I'm a poor college bum and all.  |
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02-21-2003, 03:15 PM
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buy an ide card of course.
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02-21-2003, 03:20 PM
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Choices:
1. Replace an existing drive with a bigger one.
2. Buy a USB drive?
3. buy an additional PCI IDE controller card and another HD
4. Better yet buy a SCSI controller card then you can add an additional 7 drives.
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02-21-2003, 03:57 PM
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Originally posted by acid_kewpie
buy an ide card of course.
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Can you recommend one that will work well with Linux & FreeBSD? |
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02-21-2003, 04:02 PM
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my generic CMD649 based card works seamlessly, no installation or anything
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02-21-2003, 04:06 PM
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Originally posted by acid_kewpie
my generic CMD649 based card works seamlessly, no installation or anything
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How about FreeBSD compatiability? |
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