[Soekris] HD suggestion

[Tom Simes]

On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:58:51 -0700
"Robert Woodcock" <rwoodcock at printinc.com> wrote:

> On Monday, July 17, 2006, Gustavo Rios wrote:
> > i forgot to mention, this machine will run as a firewall appliance,
> > downtime due to hardware failure is not an option, so, a HD vendor
> > and model will be highly appreciated.
> >
> > On 7/17/06, Gustavo Rios <rios.gustavo at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > this is my first contact with soekris and i am very interested in
> > > using it. I am interested in using net4801-60 model. I am aware
> > > that HD heat may be an issue that prevent stability.
> > >
> > > I am seeking reports on usage that soekris model with openbsd on
> > > stability and reliability. Which would it be a killer HD for me to
> > > buy if i would maximum reliability.
> 
> You never mentioned why you wanted a hard drive, specifically.

Having just answered this question for myself, you might find this
enlightening:

http://phk.freebsd.dk/pubs/nanobsd_prt.pdf

He makes some very good points regarding MTBF with the math to back them
up.  You mentioned the device will be a firewall, so log remotely (via a
secure channel) and you are all set.

Tom
 
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