I’ve finally got just about all the network graphs I maintain using RRDtool rather than MRTG. I started doing this since MRTG isn’t good for graphing things with more than 2 sets of numbers. I started doing this because I wanted to track cable modem data. I figured while I’m at it, [...]
Drobo initially didn’t impress me to much, but after watching a demo I’m somewhat impressed. The positives:
The hotswapping, RAID-like (but not RAID) redundancy is awesome. That’s perfect for backup/bulk storage purposes.
Transfer isn’t bad (Up to read 22MB/s write 20MB/s)
Power consumption idles at about 12 watts which isn’t bad.
Adding storage capacity is really easy.
There [...]
Robert Accettura is a web developer by day, a Mozilla contributor, self-proclaimed Mac Addict, and Open Source advocate on the side. more »
