External HDD question please

[BilltheCat]

I am considering an external drive for backup, more space for apps, music, etc.

Is their a size limit in OSX for partition size for drive space? This drive bay I was looking at seems to think their is.
http:www.fwdepot.com/thestore/product_info.php/products_id/1066

If I got a 500gig drive with the aim of adding another later maybe how many logical drives would I end up with? (remembering windoze past here)

Is this easier or harder with OSX?

Thks.

P.S. I dont need a terabye of space at all. I dont even need 500gigs but the idea is really sexy to me!

 

[Lovesong]

No there is no limit as to what OSX can read. If you're looking at an enclosure like the one on your link, check this one out: http://www.firewiregear.net/productdetails1.cfm?sku=SATA-PRO-2XSA&cats=&catid=497,498,742

It's $20 more, but it's a dual SATA, as opposed to ATA.

In terms of adding HDs at a later time, it really depends on the HD enclosure. You might have to make a Stripped Array, or, if the enclosure allows it, it will allow you to read it as a second external. A mirror drive will always be possible (just remember you'll need identical drives).