Xserve Buying Advice (Drives, RAID, Backup)

[lazlomass]

Hello,

I have the 'go ahead' to buy an xserve however, I still cannot finalize what drive setup I need or which setup would maximize performance and/or stability.

Below are my requirements and the plan I have so far. A little advice would be greatly appreciated.

REQUIREMENTS
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- File Sharing 20 - 25 users (about 50gb of data)
- Occasional FTP access (1-2 users at a time)
- Small IntrAnet
- Run KerioMail Server 6 (50 users)
- Mirrors of OS drive
- Backup of Data Drive
- Offsite backup

DRIVE SETUP
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BAY 1: 80g 7200 RPM
BAY 2: 80g 7200 RPM
RAID 1
Usage:
- OS/Applications
- 50g AFP/FTP
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BAY 3: 1TB 7200 RPM

Usage:
Kerio Data Storage
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BACKUP DRIVES
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BUD 1:
Firewire 800 500gb
Usage:
- Retrospect Backup of OS drive
- Rotated and swapped offsite with BUD 2
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BUD 2:
Firewire 800 500gb
Usage:
- Retrospect Backup of OS drive
- Monthly Rotated and swapped with BUD 2
- Stored offsite
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BUD 3:
Firewire 800 1TB
Usage:
- Permanent Kerio Data Backup & Archive
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BUD 4:
Firewire 800 1TB
Usage:
- Monthly Retrospect Backup of BUD 3
- Stored Off site

 

[lazlomass]

anyone?

or should I post in the server forum?