I.m going to replace my 2006 MP with a new Quad 3.2, and am thinking of doing some fancy RAID backup/speed bump.
Have been reading quite a lot, and understand most of it, but would like to get an advice on my particular case, before I place the order.
Additional info:
Software to be used: Adobe CS4/5 - Aperture - Final Cut Studio - (and if feasible SolidWorks on Windows).
Here's my plan so far:
a) put a SSD into the 2nd optical bay for the OS/Applications
b) put in three HDD's (1TB each) for a RAID0 configuration (Scratch disk for FCP)
c) put in one HDD (1TB) for Windows partition and OSX library data (music/photos...)
d) attach an external RAID1 (2x 2Tb) or RAID5 box for backup with Time machine.
Can you please comment on:
1) if that makes sense at all for my purpose?
2) will the RAID0 of three HDD's improve the speed of FCS a lot (is there a noticeable difference versus a 2- or 4-HDD setup)?
3) what do I need for the SSD-optical drive solution (besides the SSD of course)
4) I'm not sure on the backup RAID - I tend towards the RAID1, as I feel, that it is secure enough - did I miss anything on that?
Thinking of the RAIDSONIC
5) for the internal RAID0 I won't need any RAID card, right? Mac OSX will fully support that?
6) Would the improved performance through the RAID configuration compensate for any hardware weakness (the fact that I consider the entry MP).
Looking forward to read about your experience. Thanks for helping,
Joe
Have been reading quite a lot, and understand most of it, but would like to get an advice on my particular case, before I place the order.
Additional info:
Software to be used: Adobe CS4/5 - Aperture - Final Cut Studio - (and if feasible SolidWorks on Windows).
Here's my plan so far:
a) put a SSD into the 2nd optical bay for the OS/Applications
b) put in three HDD's (1TB each) for a RAID0 configuration (Scratch disk for FCP)
c) put in one HDD (1TB) for Windows partition and OSX library data (music/photos...)
d) attach an external RAID1 (2x 2Tb) or RAID5 box for backup with Time machine.
Can you please comment on:
1) if that makes sense at all for my purpose?
2) will the RAID0 of three HDD's improve the speed of FCS a lot (is there a noticeable difference versus a 2- or 4-HDD setup)?
3) what do I need for the SSD-optical drive solution (besides the SSD of course)
4) I'm not sure on the backup RAID - I tend towards the RAID1, as I feel, that it is secure enough - did I miss anything on that?
Thinking of the RAIDSONIC
5) for the internal RAID0 I won't need any RAID card, right? Mac OSX will fully support that?
6) Would the improved performance through the RAID configuration compensate for any hardware weakness (the fact that I consider the entry MP).
Looking forward to read about your experience. Thanks for helping,
Joe