[ale] Build-yer-own NAS server

J. D. Pearson jpearson at turbocorp.com
Thu Jun 8 15:44:41 EDT 2006



Sean Kilpatrick wrote:

>>On Wednesday 07 June 2006 22:59, Robert Story wrote:
>>| Make sure your power supply has enough drive power cables and/or >invest in
>>| some splitters (4 drivers for raid, 1 boot, CD/DVD = 6 connectors).
>
>>Having been burned by power supplies that were _not_ capable
>>of delivering their rated wattage, you might want to consider
>>installing a bigger power supply. Extra drives and the extra
>>fans to cool them can suck more power can expected.
>>Stressed out power supplies can cause really flaky things 
>>to occur.
>
>>Sean
>
I could not agree with this more. In addition to the big problems caused 
by a underpowered or failing powersupply
they can be insidious to troubleshoot. They often cause intermittent 
problems, damaged components, migraine headaches,
all the good stuff.

Best regards,

J. D.




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