external storage solutions (some help please)

[techead]

hi all

ive got 2 x 1TB WD Black Editions, and thats all good. My system drive is a Supertalent SSD which also is serving my needs quite nicely. I dont wanna stack my PC with anymore drives, so I have decided to go the external storage option.

Since being able to access HD and BluRay content, I need MOOOORE storage. I dont need super fast access like a Black Edition, so I was thinking of going the route of the WD Green which spins at a casual 5400 rpm. Does anyone have anything to say about these drives?

I was thinking of getting one of these

http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/icy_dock_mb561us-4s_enclosure/

and eventually filling it with 4 x 1TB WD green edition drives.

any alternative suggestions, thoughts or comments please?

cheers

 

[Adv_Tech]

2TB's are around, by end July, you will have 3TB's, if you care to wait - then put in 4 x 4TB, should keep you happy for long while.

 

[techead]

the bay only supports 4 x 1TB drives...

According to the website my SATA host controller needs to support "port multiplier" so it can consolodate all the drives.

I tried googling but I cant find if my mobo has that function!?!?

http://www.asus.com/product.aspx?P_ID=vk9Pqxby9MjO0WHm&templete=2

which apparently uses the following SATA controller "Marvell 88SE6121 "

any ideas?

 

[Archer]

Enclosures do not always support the latest drives though, be sure to double check the max capacity that the enclosure can handle. Otherwise build a cheapy pc, fill it up with drives and stick it on the network.

 

[stroebs]

Enclosures do not always support the latest drives though, be sure to double check the max capacity that the enclosure can handle. Otherwise build a cheapy pc, fill it up with drives and stick it on the network.

+1 to that, it's what I've done.

You can always check the documentation to see if your specific drive is supported.

 

[techead]

ok so I did some research and this enclosure supports up to 4 x 1TB drives, and I also confirmed that my marvell chipset does have a port multiplier (I think)

plugged it in, and it doesnt pick up the second drive in the encloseure. Granted its A black edition 1TB and not a Green edition 1TB but shouldnt matter! It only picks up the drive in the 1st slot...

Now Im screwed, anyone have any advice please?