[Gllug] OT: Replace old model WD Raptor with new within CentOS

[gvim]

On 25/05/2010 07:42, t.clarke wrote:
> I recall that the controller in use is an LSI MegaRaid, in which case I would
> imagine that the only people that could give you a definitive answer are the
> tech support guys at LSI.   I have used them in the past - they are helpful -
> and LSI have a toll-free number from the UK  (check their website).
>
> If RAID is goin to be extremely picky and demand identical discs it has a major
> design flaw in my view, since discs (and computer stuff in general) get revised/
> replaced at very frequent intervals these days and a few years (or less) down
> the line you invariably can't find the same disc on sale any more.
> Maybe one should always buy at least one 'spare' at the same time and keep
> tucked away in a drawer?
>
>
> Tim

This system has had quite a few spares to date. Our experience with 150Gb WD Raptor 10,000rpm disks has not been encouraging. Within the first year we had 2 of them blow.

Yes, you're right I should contact LSI. Will do.

gvim
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