[GLLUG] network attached storage

[Ben Pfaff]

Edward Glowacki <glowack2@msu.edu> writes:

> $250 for a basic system with 1.1GHz Duron, 256MB, 10/100 network, and
> motherboard and case with capacity for 8 IDE drives.
> 8x$140=$1120 for a full system of 80GB 7200rpm drives OR
> 8x$280=$2240 for a full system of 160GB 5400rpm drives

For 8 IDE drives you'll also need an extra IDE controller card.
(Unless there are motherboards that come with 4 IDE controllers?)
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