Largest HD in Snap Server 2000?

[kcrossley]

What are the largest hard drives you can put in a Snap Server 2000 with OS 4.0.860. Currently, I have (2) 120 GB drives installed, but I'd like to go a bit larger. Also, what speed/interface do I need?

Thanks!

[blue68f100]

It all depends on what Hardware and BIOS version you are at, if >2 137+gig. I don't recommend 4.0.860 for the 2000. There has been several reports of this version making them expensive door stops. And the upgrarde can not be rolled back, because it is stored in flashram.

[kcrossley]

It all depends on what Hardware and BIOS version you are at, if >2 137+gig. I don't recommend 4.0.860 for the 2000. There has been several reports of this version making them expensive door stops. And the upgrarde can not be rolled back, because it is stored in flashram.

Too late. I already upgraded. It's been working fine for about 2 years. So, theoretically, is it possible to install two 320GB drives?

[blue68f100]

If you check you BIOS version it is >2.0

[kcrossley]

My Snap Server 2000 originally came with (2) 15GB hard drives. Do you think these were ATA/100 or ATA/133s? Currently I'm running (2) 120GB ATA/133s and they seem to work fine. Here's a new drive I was looking at, but it's only ATA/100: http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=335866&cm_ven=dealm_site&cm_cat=deals1_2006&cm_pla=site

[blue68f100]

My 2000 had ibm drives, 5400rpm, ata66, 40 conductor ide cable. The bigger issue is heat. Seagates or the newer hatichi hd run cooler. There has been random reports of WD an Maxtor drives having problems. ATA133 do not work on these older units. If you check your bios version, and it is >2 you may be able to drop 2-300gig drives in it. If you do, upgrade your fan. Personally, I would drop 2-120 gig Seagates in. Works with all version of OS.

[kcrossley]

Yes, I already have (2) 120 GB drives. I just need more space, that why I want to upgrade. BTW, the drives I have in the 200 now are ATA133s.

[blue68f100]

120gig is below the 137gig barrier. Your drives should have dropped back to ATA66/100 speeds. I have those Seagates (300 gigs) in my 2200, worked fine.
To theck to see what version of bios, hw and OS go to "http://snapaddress/config " screen, and click on the SnapAppliance Logo. A popup window will display this info. IF your bios and HW are >2 it should work with the proper os. Snap OS 3.4.805 is suppose to support LBA48.

[kcrossley]

So if my BIOS is 2 or higher than am I using ATA133 speeds?

[blue68f100]

NO, You will still run at ATA66 speeds. The BIOS >2 means that it will reconized the large HD properly. Other wise it will only register 137gig.

[kcrossley]

So then there's no sense in purchasing ATA133 drives, correct?

[blue68f100]

Correct, Buy ATA66/100's

[re3dyb0y]

You should be able to go back from .860 to .855 or whatever

As long as you have the software

However, you only need the .860 if using in an active directory environment with server 2003

[kcrossley]

120gig is below the 137gig barrier. Your drives should have dropped back to ATA66/100 speeds. I have those Seagates (300 gigs) in my 2200, worked fine.
To theck to see what version of bios, hw and OS go to "http://snapaddress/config " screen, and click on the SnapAppliance Logo. A popup window will display this info. IF your bios and HW are >2 it should work with the proper os. Snap OS 3.4.805 is suppose to support LBA48.

So what speed does the 2200 run at?

[re3dyb0y]

ATA-100 it should do

Mine takes ATA-133 drives

[kcrossley]

Are there any performance advantages to using an ATA133 over an ATA100 in the Snap Server 2000?

[re3dyb0y]

Dunno

Can't really see it

The devices are slow as it is going to Windows

Theoretically 33%, but as with desktop pc's you wont really notice it

If the unit will take ATA-133 get them. It just seems more problems haev been found with ATA-133, so people generally use ATA100

[blue68f100]

There is NO gain in a 2000. It only uses a ATA66, 40 ribbon connector.
In order to use ATA 100/133 you must have a contoller that supports it and use a 80 ribon cable.

[kcrossley]

Okay, that's great news. I just purchased two of these earlier today so it looks like I made a good choice. http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3983238

[re3dyb0y]

That is very cheap with the rebate

Typical, they never do stuff like this in the uk

[pauldenton]

Okay, that's great news. I just purchased two of these earlier today so it looks like I made a good choice. http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3983238

hopefully you haven't missed this: "Limit 1 (rebate) per customer per household"

[kcrossley]

I purchased one and sent it to my house, and then I used my father's cc and purchased a second under his name and sent it to his house. One rebate per household. I've been burned by that little rebate trick in the past. Thanks for watching out for me.

Kelly

[pauldenton]

I purchased one and sent it to my house, and then I used my father's cc and purchased a second under his name and sent it to his house. One rebate per household. I've been burned by that little rebate trick in the past. Thanks for watching out for me.

Kelly

n/p

just posted the offer to "Hot Deals" to alert anyone who missed this thread...

as poogle_uk said we never seem to get offers this cheap this side of the pond :(

[blue68f100]

I picked up 2 300gig seagates (retail) 4 months ago for 89 after rebates. Outpost is Fry's Electronics Web Site. I have one store within 3 miles of me.

Hitachi makes good drives.