Subj : Re: Back on Track / Beta Testing RH To : Mrnet From : poindexter FORTRAN Date : Wed Jan 29 2025 06:31:45 -=> Mrnet wrote to poindexter FORTRAN <=- Mr> problems with using a single server for the bulk of my storage, is that Mr> server has to be on all the time and it's quite loud when it contains Mr> all those drives. So I'm thinking about building a small fanless as Mr> possible, NVME storage server I like the idea of NVMes for online storage and louder nearline storage. There used to be enterprise systems that would groom your data, moving infrequently accessed data to slower drives, and ultimately to WORM drives for archival access. I have 5 2tb drives, and the drive head seeking sounds are driving me crazy. I should try to justify replacing them with SSD for... (checks IT excuse list) Increased MTBF, lower thermal footprint and decreased power consumption. --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 þ Synchronet þ .: realitycheckbbs.org :: scientia potentia est :. .