[Alexandra Pérez]

[Jordan Woods] “We like to use the enterprise or even desktop class of the current Hitachi 2TB drives.”

1.Are these drives the same as the G-Tech now Hitachi ones?

2.Also, I hear you about using Raid as extra security (Raid 1?) but I see many of the smaller drives just enhancing performance with Raid 0- which has nothing to do (?) with data security. I would appreciate further explanations on this.
I am currently deciding on which external drive to buy, the requirements being 1 or 2 T, 7200 rpm, ESata of course, FW 800, Mac and Snow Leopard friendly, and Raid 1 or configurable. Had almost decided on G-tech G-raid but the fact that it only has Raid 0 scares me.
3. Realiability is a must since I live outside the US and sending back stuff IS expensive. No second chances.

Thanks for any feedback you might have on how Raid configuration should influence External drive acquisition.

Alexandra Pérez, Costa RIca. MBP 17″ with FCP, mainly for editing XDCam HD footage on digital media, via OWC Slim ESata Express card/34 adapter.