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On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM, Ryan Dagey <dts@×××××.com> wrote: |
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> Hello Gurus: |
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> We have an office Gentoo server that I want to configure to run backups on |
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> an external USB drive. I’ve attempted this in the past and ended up |
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> purchasing one that was not compatible (I don’t recall the name, started |
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> with a B I believe). The issue was lack of Linux drivers/support, only |
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> Windows. So I thought it prudent to see if you guys had an experience with |
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> external drives that work well with Gentoo. Plug and play of course, as the |
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> drive will be moved to a fire safe when not in engaging backup, but I doubt |
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> that will be an issue with USB connectivity. It doesn’t need any bells and |
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> whistles like some of the secure drive have, but we would consider any such |
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> benefits. We would need at least 1-2TB, price isn’t as much of a concern as |
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> it is for a business client. It is a 64-bit machine, so 32-bit only is out, |
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> not sure if that’s as big of a concern anymore. |
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> Thanks for any suggestions you can offer. |
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> Ryan |
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I haven't had any problem with the 5 external USB drives I have. They |
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are either off-the-shelf Buffalo 500GB USB drives or I've purchased 3 |
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NexStar 3 cases and put WD 1TB drives in them. Choose a file system |
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that allows labeling and if you're lucky like me you likely won't have |
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any problems. |
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Good luck, |
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Mark |
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