Considering buying a Raid. Good price?

[John Davidson]

OH, I just realized it was used stuff you were looking at. For $450, it’s not a steal but you’re not being robbed either. I had basically that same setup for a year. It’ll work ok. Don’t expect the moon and be cautious with the highpoint. It’s a decent starter RAID system.

John Davidson | President / Creative Director | Magic Feather Inc.

[Jaime Aguirre]

Thanks John! Well I’m getting rid of the rocketraid. I’m going with areca. Seems everyone who has one is extremely happy with their product and support.

Do you have any knowledge on the Areca ARC-1223x? Found one for a good price.

I’m comparing it to the ARC-1222x and the ARC-1223x seems a bit better.

https://www.arecaraid.com/product_info.php?products_id=88
https://www.arecaraid.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=139

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[Alex Gerulaitis]

[Jaime Aguirre] “I’m comparing it to the ARC-1222x and the ARC-1223x seems a bit better.”

Can’t find ARC-1223x in your links. Not even sure it exists. You need two external MiniSAS SFF-8088 ports to drive your enclosure. 1222x has them, 1223-8i doesn’t. You can get adapters and brackets to convert internal SFF-8087 to external SFF-8087 – your call if it’s worth it.

Alex Gerulaitis
Systems Engineer
DV411 – Los Angeles, CA

[Jon Schilling]

& Jaime, Alex @ DV411 will sell you the enclosure John Davidson recommended, the EB800MS & we can provide that Areca card, 1223X with drives at a great price.

Jonathan Schilling
Vertical Sales Manager
Proavio Storage by Enhance Technology Inc.
12221 Florence Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Dir: 562-777-3498
Main: 562-777-3488 X106
Fax: 562-777-3499
Email: jon@proavio.com

[Chris Alstrin]

@ Jon.
Aside from the price can you tell me if there is a difference between these two Raid Controllers?

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816151107
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/857334-REG/PROAVIO_AC_1882X_AC_1882x_8_Port_6.html

My other question to you. Is the 1882x a better (faster) Raid Controller than the 1223x?

Thanks for your help
Chris

Chris Alstrin
http://www.alstrinfilms.com

[Jaime Aguirre]

Hey Guys. Now that everything is setup, I need drives…. Which drives do you guys recommend? John recommended Deskstars and Ultrastars. Anything else? Anyone ever use the WD reds? Any good?

Thanks in advance!

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[Alex Gerulaitis]

[Chris Alstrin] “Aside from the price can you tell me if there is a difference between these two Raid Controllers?”

One will be supported by ProAvio as their own (including cross-shipping), in addition to Areca’s support. The other one – NewEgg and Areca support only.

[Chris Alstrin] “My other question to you. Is the 1882x a better (faster) Raid Controller than the 1223x?”

1882x is faster – you may or may not see the difference in performance depending on your storage configuration.

Alex Gerulaitis
Systems Engineer
DV411 – Los Angeles, CA

[Alex Gerulaitis]

[Jaime Aguirre] “Which drives do you guys recommend? John recommended Deskstars and Ultrastars. Anything else? Anyone ever use the WD reds? Any good?”

WD Reds are good but not supported on more than five drives in a RAID set or chassis; WD RE drives is another option – less expensive than Ultrastars.

Alex Gerulaitis
Systems Engineer
DV411 – Los Angeles, CA

[Chris Alstrin]

Thanks Alex

Chris Alstrin
http://www.alstrinfilms.com

[Jon Schilling]

Hey Chris,

Thank you also. Alex was quicker on the draw than I was the other day, glad he handled your inquiry.

Jonathan Schilling
Vertical Sales Manager
Proavio Storage by Enhance Technology Inc.
12221 Florence Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Dir: 562-777-3498
Main: 562-777-3488 X106
Fax: 562-777-3499
Email: jon@proavio.com