I am looking for suggestions on a "cheap" storage system.  I would like it
to be 

 

+ RAID 5 or 6 capable

+ easily used as backup for Windows / Linux

+ form factor does not matter (i.e. 2U vs. Tower does not matter)

+ want to use "cheap" SATA drives

+ sits on network or attached to dedicated server

+ capacity of 1+ TB minimum  (nearly 500-750 GB of useful information for
backup at present)

 

Yes . I know I want everything and do not want to pay anything.  This is for
a home office type environment, not a production or high availability server
environment.  Everything runs over Gigabit network.  I have too much
information to back up via burning a DVD, etc.

 

I have looked at Dell and HP storage solutions and they are a BIT pricey to
say the least - even used.  I have a Dell SC1425 with ESXi on it that I can
easily attach it to as needed.

 

Thoughts or suggestions appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

 

Randy

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