RE: [cobalt-users] 2nd HHD in raq3? Max ram?

[Gerald Waugh <gwaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 27 Mar 2004, Jason Humphrey wrote:
> >You can do that, but the drive will be just extra storage.
> >You would have to edit /etc/fstab to mount it. Then use is as extra
> >storage or maybe use it as a backup drive. Using rsync or dd to copy hda
> >to hdb. You could not run standard RaQ RAID1.

> So i wouldnt be able to have sites on that hdd? Would it work properly if it
> was running raq550OS??

No, for RAID to work properly they need to be on seperate IDE controllers.

> How much does it cost to have a second ide port
> soldered in?

All you need is a 2x20 header and someone with soldering skills. You must
know someone who knows how to clear the solder from the 2nd IDE header
footprint and solder in the header.

What is the Maximum disk size i could put in if it would take a
> 120gb seagate hard disk then i wouldnt need the second hard disk.

Well, put in a big drive, if you are only running one drive chances are
the power supply can handle it. Look at the power requirements.

> >sometimes mixing different types of RAM (not the size) will not run
> >properly.
> >Yes, you can use the 256MB alone.
> I swaped the ram round so that the 256 was nearest to the front and the 128
> was to the back and it now works.

odd! but does not surprise me.

Gerald
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