Snap Server 4100 and SATA adapters...

KSRG · 01-26-2009, 12:22 PM

Hi there all,

I am quite familiar with computers and picked up a Quantum Snap Server M4100 at a local swapmeet not knowing anything about it (except it was a type of server that contained 4 60Gb HDDs and RAM/CPU).

So far it has:
4@60GB Quantum HDDs, #1 producing some errors although not fatal
software v3.1.618 US
hardware v2.2.1
BIOS v2.4.437

It boots up quickly and is easily accessible on my home network, it appears to be fully functional, thankfully.

I have been reading as much info as I could handle this weekend from your site (wealth of information, very helpful) and thought I would ask if anyone has tried using SATA drives with the little IDE-to-SATA adapters to add them into the system (they contain there own chip), and possibly try to break the 48bit LBA barrier.

The adapters seem to say they are compatible with most major OS such as Windows and Linux, but it would appear that the SnapOS is proprietary software which may/may not work.

I was curious if anyone has tried this out yet to see if they are even compatible with this type of system.

Any thoughts on this matter?

I am willing to try it although I need to wait for another paycheck...

blue68f100 · 01-27-2009, 07:42 AM

You run into a space restraint with adapters but do work. But as far as breaking the drive restraints. Not going to happen.

Read the FAQ's and the Alert on the 4100's

KSRG · 01-27-2009, 02:19 PM

I see. I think I will play around with it then. I have some extra 80Gb IDE drives so I will just see what I can learn from it for the time being.

I know I have been reading the FAQ, it has its limitations but seems functional enough to serve a purpose. I bumped up the RAM to 256MB, not quite sure if it seems faster (I can't say i've put any load on the system though). At least this is something I won't have to buy anything else to get it working.

Thank you for the reply. Lot's of great info on this site, thank you to those who have put it together.

blue68f100 · 01-28-2009, 07:47 AM

In most case the extra ram is used for JVM if loaded and active. Otherwise their is very little improvement over 64meg.

What most do is buy HD's that are the best value so if you can get say 160's cheaper that 120 get them. The OS and hardware will restrict size.

Terry Kennedy · 01-31-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue68f100

In most case the extra ram is used for JVM if loaded and active. Otherwise their is very little improvement over 64meg.

One other reason - if the Snap decides it needs to do a disk check on startup and there isn't enough free RAM, it will switch to a swap-based fsck which will take a *lot* longer. As bigger drives get installed, more memory is needed.

MichaelP · 12-02-2009, 12:42 AM

so did you ever try the SATA to IDE adapters in the M4100?

01-27-2009, 07:42 AM	#2
blue68f100 Thermophile Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 3,135	Re: Snap Server 4100 and SATA adapters... You run into a space restraint with adapters but do work. But as far as breaking the drive restraints. Not going to happen. Read the FAQ's and the Alert on the 4100's __________________ 1 Snap 4500 - 1.0T (4 x 250gig WD2500SB RE), Raid5, 1 Snap 4500 - 1.6T (4 x 400gig Seagates), Raid5, 1 Snap 4200 - 4.0T (4 x 2gig Seagates), Raid5, Using SATA converts from Andy Link to SnapOS FAQ's http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=13820

01-27-2009, 02:19 PM	#3
KSRG Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern CA Posts: 2	Re: Snap Server 4100 and SATA adapters... I see. I think I will play around with it then. I have some extra 80Gb IDE drives so I will just see what I can learn from it for the time being. I know I have been reading the FAQ, it has its limitations but seems functional enough to serve a purpose. I bumped up the RAM to 256MB, not quite sure if it seems faster (I can't say i've put any load on the system though). At least this is something I won't have to buy anything else to get it working. Thank you for the reply. Lot's of great info on this site, thank you to those who have put it together.

01-28-2009, 07:47 AM	#4
blue68f100 Thermophile Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 3,135	Re: Snap Server 4100 and SATA adapters... In most case the extra ram is used for JVM if loaded and active. Otherwise their is very little improvement over 64meg. What most do is buy HD's that are the best value so if you can get say 160's cheaper that 120 get them. The OS and hardware will restrict size. __________________ 1 Snap 4500 - 1.0T (4 x 250gig WD2500SB RE), Raid5, 1 Snap 4500 - 1.6T (4 x 400gig Seagates), Raid5, 1 Snap 4200 - 4.0T (4 x 2gig Seagates), Raid5, Using SATA converts from Andy Link to SnapOS FAQ's http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=13820

12-02-2009, 12:42 AM	#6
MichaelP Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 4	Re: Snap Server 4100 and SATA adapters... so did you ever try the SATA to IDE adapters in the M4100?

01-26-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
KSRG Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern CA Posts: 2	Snap Server 4100 and SATA adapters... Hi there all, I am quite familiar with computers and picked up a Quantum Snap Server M4100 at a local swapmeet not knowing anything about it (except it was a type of server that contained 4 60Gb HDDs and RAM/CPU). So far it has: 4@60GB Quantum HDDs, #1 producing some errors although not fatal software v3.1.618 US hardware v2.2.1 BIOS v2.4.437 It boots up quickly and is easily accessible on my home network, it appears to be fully functional, thankfully. I have been reading as much info as I could handle this weekend from your site (wealth of information, very helpful) and thought I would ask if anyone has tried using SATA drives with the little IDE-to-SATA adapters to add them into the system (they contain there own chip), and possibly try to break the 48bit LBA barrier. The adapters seem to say they are compatible with most major OS such as Windows and Linux, but it would appear that the SnapOS is proprietary software which may/may not work. I was curious if anyone has tried this out yet to see if they are even compatible with this type of system. Any thoughts on this matter? I am willing to try it although I need to wait for another paycheck...

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