http://www.storageforum.net/forum/ Forum based discussion for computer and storage technical support. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:54:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.storageforum.net/forum/ http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8326&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:26:03 GMT http://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskMark/index-e.html Anyone used this? Opinions? Observations? Seems a new benchmark is needed for... http://crystalmark.info/software/Cry...k/index-e.html

Anyone used this? Opinions?
Observations?

Seems a new benchmark is needed for SSD's. ]]> Computers Santilli http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8326 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8325&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:40:13 GMT A friend gave me a dead DISHDVR625. All he wants is the video of his kid in the commercial. I was able to get the video files (*.TSP) off using the... A friend gave me a dead DISHDVR625. All he wants is the video of his kid in the commercial. I was able to get the video files (*.TSP) off using the latest Ubuntu, but I can't identify which one I need unless I can play them.

The program with the most promise is PVR Explorer Pro, but it crashes on most of the files, and doesn't look to have had active development for years.

I can't think that work on this has stopped?

As an aside; going through someone's old video on their DVR (without knowing what the content is until you play it), is a lot like going through someone's garbage. Your opinion of them is bound to sink a little... ]]> ddrueding http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8325 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8324&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:26:57 GMT Prices start at ~$7000.00 (http://maxborgesagencyblog.com/2010/09/07/origin-unleashes-benchmark-shattering-gaming-pc-xbox-360-hybrid-2/) :o Prices start at ~$7000.00 :o ]]> Computers Bozo http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8324 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8323&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:06:56 GMT It's home wiring network. ]]> News Bozo http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8323 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8322&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:49:23 GMT Threads seeking laptop recommendations usually end up focusing on Lenovo Thinkpads. So here's a general purpose thread to help anyone who is interested.

I've tried to keep an open mind, with the idea that company stars wax and wane over time. Nevertheless, it's hard to ignore the evidence that for most manufacturers, form has not only triumphed over function, but shot it, buried it and ridden off into the sunset.

My daughter is starting an internship as a teacher and has been looking for a laptop. After scouring the demo units on show at various retail chains, she found most of them to have unacceptable keyboards. Note however that she is on a budget. Her first choice was a Toshiba A500 - now well and truly obsolete, but still on display at one store. I suggested she consider Lenovo, but we found consumer retail chains here no longer carry them. I also said Asus was worth considering, while acknowledging that these days they are too expensive.

I spent an hour and a half with a sales guy at one chain. I had fun with several laptops by just twisting them. The flex was amazing, almost like paperback novels. He suggested an MSI at US$650; it included 4GB RAM and a 500GB HDD. Frankly, it wasn't that bad compared to the other, more expensive dross that they had. It was by far the best value if you apply a 'magazine mentality' to your decisions.

But his personal favorite was Asus, of which he had one himself. While telling me how they were now number one in sales, he proudly steered me to a US$1000+ model (don't know which). I pressed a key ... and the keyboard sank at least 3mm. I tried again, and again the keyboard sank as if it was a cardboard cutout. Less pronounced right at the sides, but still a hugely obvious dip every time a finger met a key. I've never seen anything like it, and the sales guy looked a bit sick.

On a more positive note, I saw a relatively cheap S*ny with unslippery keys. At a different store, we'd been impressed with how smooth S*ny believed keys should be. I guess S*ny Vaio goes down a treat with your average octopus. ]]> Computers time http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8322 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8321&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:25:02 GMT Hi
I've managed to finally get a phone I can tether to a laptop. The connection is VERY slow, but, it works for mobile stuff, and, it's ten bucks a month, got to like that part.

So, I was thinking I might get a little netbook, throw a SSD in it I happen to have laying around, and tether it to the phone.

Anyone have history on netbooks? David, you did mention something about having a bunch of them fail...

Any suggestions?

It might end up in the car all the time, so, a cheap laptop might work as well. ]]> Computers Santilli http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8321 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8320&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:22:51 GMT How essential is VT-x?

I would have said that every CPU should support it - just in case - but now I'm confronted with the bitter reality of Intel's bastardry.

Specifically, my daughter has a limited budget for a laptop. She can save US$160 by getting a 1.86GHz Pentium rather than a 2.4GHz i3. As highlighted in the other thread, the main difference between the chips is the clock speed - and that's not an issue for what she needs.

The Pentium P6000 doesn't support VT-x. Perversely, she could get an identical chip with 1MB less of cache (Celeron P4500) that does support VT-x.

The obvious problem is that Windows 7 XP mode relies on VT-x. She may never need it, although the plan is to run Win 7 Pro 64-bit.

What do you think? Has anyone even used that compatibility mode? ]]> Computers time http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8320 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8319&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:25:17 GMT We all know there's not a lot of difference between an i3 and most i5 CPUs - just clock speed and a (slightly) faster graphics core. I've just been looking at laptop CPUs and surely Intel deserves some sort of obfuscation award with their efforts over the years?

What's the difference between a 2-core i7 such as the 620M and the i5-540M?

Answer: 0.13GHz and 1MB of cache (4MB vs 3MB).

What's the difference between the i5-520m and the i3-370M?

Answer: 0.533GHz in 'turbo' mode and 100MHz max graphics clock (766 vs 667MHz).

What's the difference between the i3-330E and the new Pentium P6000?

Answer: 0.27GHz and hyperthreading.

What's the difference between the Pentium P6000 and the new Celeron P4500?

Answer: 1MB of cache (3MB vs 2MB).


But when I rechecked for this post, I found the last comparison was wrong. Only the Celeron has virtualization support! :boom:

The i3 also adds SSE4.1 & 4.2, but I doubt anyone cares. ]]> Computers time http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8319 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8318&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:36:23 GMT As an ancillary of the lighting bits, I need control of all these dimmable cans. SmartHome (http://www.smarthome.com/_/index.aspx) is a great site,... As an ancillary of the lighting bits, I need control of all these dimmable cans. SmartHome is a great site, and has tons of stuff. A while ago I purchased some Z-Wave bits, but after doing some research, it seems that Insteon seems to be the better tech (both 900Mhz and powerline communication) and has more stuff available for not much more money.

Does anyone have experience with either?

I'm currently looking at the following bits:

8-Button keypads
Single Straight Dimmers
Remote Control
In-Line Dimmer (should make wiring much easier)
Thermostat
Insteon to wireless bridge (for AV gear)
Dual-Band access points (to overcome any dead spots)
Web/Smartphone Interface

Not to mention dry contact sensors for everything from sprinklers to garage door openers to alarm systems...this is some geeky stuff.

Thoughts? ]]> ddrueding http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8318 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8317&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:04:52 GMT Hi Guys, Doing some research on the origin of 127.0.0.1. I know that 127.0.0.1/8 is the IP address assigned to the loop back device/driver as... Hi Guys,

Doing some research on the origin of 127.0.0.1.

I know that 127.0.0.1/8 is the IP address assigned to the loop back device/driver as defined in RFC 1122 # 3.1.2.3 ( http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1122#page-29 ) and in RFC 5735 # 3 ( http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc5735#page-3 ), and is typically mapped to 'localhost'.

However I can't find any information on why this address block was chosen for the loop back interface in IP v4?

As far as I can tell, it was just an arbitrary choice made by the designers of the IPv4 protocol? (It is the last Class A address block, may be that's it)?

Anyone have any ideas?

PS. In IPv6, the loop back IP is ::1 / 128 ? (RFC 3513 # 2.5.3 - http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3513#section-2.5.3 ) ]]> Computers Chewy509 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8317 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8316&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:29:02 GMT Anybody heard of or used these guy(s)?
http://www.perlmutterpurchasing.com/

I'm working with the program manager of a grant project attached to a local university to get appropriate computer gear that's within their relatively meager budget. All they really need is a couple laptops, a desktop, a small workgroup printer, and a personal printer.

After fighting with *the* IT guy for the department to which the grant is attached to rightsize the equipment, we apparently have to go through another layer of bureaucracy, and they can/will only order the laptops through the above company. This appears to be different than the regular purchasing process used at the university.

Anyway, the guy who owns this place says that his distributor doesn't have one of the Thinkpad models that we finally all agreed on. This is despite the fact that I could order it from about six reputable resellers, such as CDW.

If you opened the link, the website is crappy. And since the two layers of bureaucrats didn't strip out his messages from e-mail conversations, I can see that he uses a RoadRunner (TimeWarner Cable) personal e-mail address for business. Basically, nothing to instill confidence.

I've worked in government before, but this has been an amazingly frustrating process. And I'm basically doing this for free. Is dealing with this "company" going to make things worse? ]]> Computers sechs http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8316 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8315&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:07:21 GMT I have a client where, about once every other day, all the computer clocks go wrong at the same time (about 22 minutes fast every time). They only... I have a client where, about once every other day, all the computer clocks go wrong at the same time (about 22 minutes fast every time). They only have one DC, and it is also the DHCP server, but how is it's clock going wrong? Is it linked to a bad online time server? How do I tell? ]]> Computers ddrueding http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8315 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8314&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:54:47 GMT I'm thinking that with the advent of SSD, small servers or desktops don't always need real-time drive mirroring, i.e. RAID 1. Mercutio uses shadow copying in his desktops, and I feel that's an acceptable risk for small servers as well.

I'm also unconvinced that striping to improve transfer rates makes any sense - seems to me we're really limited by the interface and whatever the latest controller chip is.

Of course, the insane pricing of SSDs is what's driving this line of reasoning. I'd like to use a 240GB SSD in a server; it's a bit small yet very expensive. It's not too small for primary data, but another use for a shared drive is to store various backups etc. If I supplemented that with a 1TB disk drive (updated maybe once an hour or even once a day), I could have my cake and eat it too.

I'm visualizing an image copy from the SSD to the disk drive, with the BIOS set to boot from the SSD first. If the disk drive dies, no primary data is lost.

Has anyone already done this? What are the pitfalls? ]]> Computers time http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8314 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8313&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:58:36 GMT Hi everyone I'm currently building a new file server with a 3ware 9750-8i card, using sff-8087 to a chenbro 28 port sas expander, and from there 5 sff-8087 cables toa norco 4220 case, i have 10 WD20EADS drives (older model with TLER support), in RAID6 (14.55TB usable) I've enabled TLER R/W for 7 sec on every drive, I've also used wdidle3 to disable the head parking after 8 sec of idle, so took a day or so to build the array and now that its up and running my server OS is on a 80gb SSD drive (centos 5.5), kernel 2.6, I've used the XFS file system on the drive I've tried multiple ways even just a basic mkfs.xfs /dev/sdb1 no matter what every time i do any type of disk I/O on the raid set, it randomly drops every disk i check the 3DM2 web service and it shows the array as INOPERABLE, soon as i reboot the array goes into verify mode and within 2 min its back to OK, not sure whats goin on or if anyone has any idea on what tit might be I've tried 3ware support and i need to send them some logs but it doesn't seem like they will be much help since I'm running the WD green drives and there not on the supported list. has anyone ever seen anything like this happen, not sure how to fix this problem or even determine whats wrong.

Thanks ]]> Tech Support viper14 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8313 http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8312&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:36:49 GMT MS SQL Server 2005 standard edition *_x64_* _CD or DVD._ We have a valid license, but no software for 64 bit. Thanks. MS SQL Server 2005 standard edition x64 CD or DVD.

We have a valid license, but no software for 64 bit.

Thanks. ]]> Bozo http://www.storageforum.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8312