31 May
2013
31 May
'13
4:55 a.m.
On Thu, 30 May 2013, Mr Ian Primus wrote:
>> On Thu, 30 May 2013, Mr Ian Primus wrote:
>>
>>> This critter: http://i.imgur.com/Qp0TE4Y.jpg
>>>
>>> Raised my electric bill by over $200 a month. It
> draws nearly 15A continuous in that configuration. I ran it
> for quite a while, but eventually had to relegate it to
> occasional backup service, powering it on only when I needed
> it.
>>
>> Inquiring minds want to know:? What does one
> _need_ a beast like that for? :-))
>
> Because, E4500 and A5200s!!! Those disk arrays are what's
> killer, though.
Because! That's why! Glad that someone else can
appreciate the importance of "Because!".
Actually, I was using it for several actual useful
things, including a
file server. Unfortunately, those aren't A5200's, I was never able to
find those. They're straight A5000's, so, only 14 disks per chassis.
But, I have replaced all the original disks in all three chassis with
147GB 10K RPM drives. Makes for a non-trivial chunk of storage. Not to
mention a really cool ominous humming noise that can be heard through
the floor.
Heh, I was just playing Devil's Advocate. Ian has seen my basement and
garage and can hopefully testify to my membership in the "just because.."
club :-).
Steve
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