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Re: [EXS] In search of...the most reliable, bullet-proof external hd solution known to man!

2003-06-25 by Cyril Blanc

On 25/06/03 2:54, "Tim Clarke" <tim@...> wrote:

> As some of you know, I've lost 3 120-gb external firewire drives over the
> last 2 or 3 months.  I thought I did everything right:  used the best drives
> and enclosures/chipsets, kept them off the floor, etc.  A couple of people
> suggested that maybe they weren't getting enough ventilation/were running
> too hot.  This seems likely as I kept them on for long periods of time, and
> have been relying 100% on EXS as my sampler for about 3 to 4 months.  This
> has got to be the "hidden monster" of working this way.  The price you pay
> for all of that convenience!
> 
> So--my question to you guys is:  if money is no object, what would the most
> stable, reliable, solid-performing solution for storing/streaming EXS
> samples be?  Basically, I'm willing to spend more if I can get kick-ass
> performance.  I can't afford to have this happen again.  Are there
> enclosures specifically designed for maximum heat control?  Should I look at
> "boutique" solutions like Glyph?  Should I go with a different format (i.e.
> scsi, FW800 etc)?
> 
> Please--help me out here!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tim 
> 
A good internal PCI disk !


Best regards
 
Cyril Blanc
France

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