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Storage and Backup Options for iMac
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<blockquote data-quote="PixelMage" data-source="post: 1055995" data-attributes="member: 65199"><p>I just received my iMac 27 inch quad core, 1TB internal. My next step is to address storage backup options.</p><p></p><p>I am looking at at least three options:</p><p>1. 2TB external drive, 7200 RPM</p><p>2. New Technology Guardian Maximus RAID 1, 2 x 2TB 7200 drives</p><p>3. Drobo 4 bay system (not sure about this since it is a pricier option)</p><p></p><p>The IT person at my workplace mentioned that the iMac can only do a RAID system like Drobo. Did not say anything about Guardian Maximus. Does it mean the Guardian will not work? He also said that its a waste of money to buy a RAID since Firewire 400, 800 and USB cannot utilize any drive over 5400 RPM. I am assuming he was referring to read/write speeds, no? Using FireWire 800 connection, what is the speed difference between a unit that uses a 5400 versus 7200 RPM?</p><p></p><p>I also will be editing Photoshop images off of whatever external option I end up getting. With regard to using Photoshop in this manner, is there a performance difference between a single 2TB external versus a RAID?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PixelMage, post: 1055995, member: 65199"] I just received my iMac 27 inch quad core, 1TB internal. My next step is to address storage backup options. I am looking at at least three options: 1. 2TB external drive, 7200 RPM 2. New Technology Guardian Maximus RAID 1, 2 x 2TB 7200 drives 3. Drobo 4 bay system (not sure about this since it is a pricier option) The IT person at my workplace mentioned that the iMac can only do a RAID system like Drobo. Did not say anything about Guardian Maximus. Does it mean the Guardian will not work? He also said that its a waste of money to buy a RAID since Firewire 400, 800 and USB cannot utilize any drive over 5400 RPM. I am assuming he was referring to read/write speeds, no? Using FireWire 800 connection, what is the speed difference between a unit that uses a 5400 versus 7200 RPM? I also will be editing Photoshop images off of whatever external option I end up getting. With regard to using Photoshop in this manner, is there a performance difference between a single 2TB external versus a RAID? [/QUOTE]
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