nanofrog
Apr 22, 09:00 AM
So I decided to go with the Areca 1880ix-12 since word on the internet :) is it outperforms the latest offerings from ATTO. Does it come with an 8088 cable as well to connect external storage solution or just the 8087 internal?
Also with this MaxConnect HDD adapter solution for 3rd party RAID should I go with this one with no miniSAS cable:
I presume the Areca controller already comes with an 8087 miniSAS to 4xSATA header cable, do I still need the miniSAS cable that MaxConnect are including in that latter package ? In general do you I need any other accessories besides the ones that come with this MaxConnect pack to connect my 4x SATA HDD's to the controller ?
The card only comes with fan-out cables (SFF-8087 to 4i*SATA/SAS ends; 1x per SFF-8087 port, so in the case of the ARC-1880ix12, it will come with 3x of them).
In theory, you could order the version of the Maxupgrades kit without the MiniSAS cable, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to go ahead and get it (it may be shorter, as those that come with the Areca are 0.5 meters in length). Assuming the cable with the kit is shorter, it won't be as messy as a longer cable could be in terms of routing (those that have used that particular kit haven't mentioned it was a mess that I recall).
You won't need any other cabling to connect the card to the HDD bays (it all comes in the MaxUpgrades kit).
If you want to use an internal port with an external enclosure, there's a special cable you'd need to get for this. If you want to use the external port (keep in mind, this typically shares ports with an internal connector in past models, such as the 1680 series), you'd need to buy one. Either way, these do not come with the card, and you'd only need to get them if you're planning on running an external enclosure/s.
BTW, stick to 1.0 meters or less with SATA disks (1.0 m tends to be the shortest you can get off the shelf, but other lengths are possible via a custom order - I've done this before), and do not use the PCI bracket mount adapters to take internal to external cables (results in instability due to contact resistance - been through this battle before). These adapters are meant to be used with SAS, which runs at a much higher signal voltage (20V) than internal SATA (400mV).
As for flashing I'll take your advice and do it through firefox, the older version too and not the new 4 that just came out. So it's browser management\flashing utility is available irrespective of whether the card is flashed to EFI yet or not? Considering that it would by default be with BIOS I presume this to be the case?
You don't need to use the older version of Firefox. I was referring to Safari in terms of older versions that had been tried and didn't work (not tried Safari 5, but given past revisions, I'd skip even trying it when I know Firefox will work properly).
As per how to do it, a browser works in any OS supported by the card (browser connects via an IP address assigned to the RAID card). Now the firmware is actually in 4 parts (i.e. what you'd get in a firmware download off of Areca's support site). Assuming you don't need to upgrade anything else, you just use EFI to replace BOOT.bin, which is the BIOS version (leave the others alone).
There should be instructions in the manual that comes with the card fif you're a bit confused (it's in the others, so it should be there this go around as well). There's also confirmation check boxes to be marked before any flash is actually performed anyway (nice little safety feature), so you can look around without causing problems.
Also with this MaxConnect HDD adapter solution for 3rd party RAID should I go with this one with no miniSAS cable:
I presume the Areca controller already comes with an 8087 miniSAS to 4xSATA header cable, do I still need the miniSAS cable that MaxConnect are including in that latter package ? In general do you I need any other accessories besides the ones that come with this MaxConnect pack to connect my 4x SATA HDD's to the controller ?
The card only comes with fan-out cables (SFF-8087 to 4i*SATA/SAS ends; 1x per SFF-8087 port, so in the case of the ARC-1880ix12, it will come with 3x of them).
In theory, you could order the version of the Maxupgrades kit without the MiniSAS cable, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to go ahead and get it (it may be shorter, as those that come with the Areca are 0.5 meters in length). Assuming the cable with the kit is shorter, it won't be as messy as a longer cable could be in terms of routing (those that have used that particular kit haven't mentioned it was a mess that I recall).
You won't need any other cabling to connect the card to the HDD bays (it all comes in the MaxUpgrades kit).
If you want to use an internal port with an external enclosure, there's a special cable you'd need to get for this. If you want to use the external port (keep in mind, this typically shares ports with an internal connector in past models, such as the 1680 series), you'd need to buy one. Either way, these do not come with the card, and you'd only need to get them if you're planning on running an external enclosure/s.
BTW, stick to 1.0 meters or less with SATA disks (1.0 m tends to be the shortest you can get off the shelf, but other lengths are possible via a custom order - I've done this before), and do not use the PCI bracket mount adapters to take internal to external cables (results in instability due to contact resistance - been through this battle before). These adapters are meant to be used with SAS, which runs at a much higher signal voltage (20V) than internal SATA (400mV).
As for flashing I'll take your advice and do it through firefox, the older version too and not the new 4 that just came out. So it's browser management\flashing utility is available irrespective of whether the card is flashed to EFI yet or not? Considering that it would by default be with BIOS I presume this to be the case?
You don't need to use the older version of Firefox. I was referring to Safari in terms of older versions that had been tried and didn't work (not tried Safari 5, but given past revisions, I'd skip even trying it when I know Firefox will work properly).
As per how to do it, a browser works in any OS supported by the card (browser connects via an IP address assigned to the RAID card). Now the firmware is actually in 4 parts (i.e. what you'd get in a firmware download off of Areca's support site). Assuming you don't need to upgrade anything else, you just use EFI to replace BOOT.bin, which is the BIOS version (leave the others alone).
There should be instructions in the manual that comes with the card fif you're a bit confused (it's in the others, so it should be there this go around as well). There's also confirmation check boxes to be marked before any flash is actually performed anyway (nice little safety feature), so you can look around without causing problems.
Popeye206
Apr 15, 12:05 PM
are the games getting better, though?
Yeah... I think they are and I think we'll see a huge evolution here as more and more companies see the opportunity.
Personally, I think companies like Nitendo should embrace this change as an opportunity and start porting popular titles to the smart phone platforms. Again, maybe not right now, but they should see that as a path they will have to take.
Along with this, baring any major changes in technologies like AppleTV or new products, I think the advanced game systems like Xbox, and Wii still have a market for the serious gamer.
Yeah... I think they are and I think we'll see a huge evolution here as more and more companies see the opportunity.
Personally, I think companies like Nitendo should embrace this change as an opportunity and start porting popular titles to the smart phone platforms. Again, maybe not right now, but they should see that as a path they will have to take.
Along with this, baring any major changes in technologies like AppleTV or new products, I think the advanced game systems like Xbox, and Wii still have a market for the serious gamer.
pubwvj
Sep 2, 07:24 PM
Yesterday my web host upgraded CPanel and disaster struck. All of my passwords nolonger worked. Tech support fixed that for the most part except that FTP access was killed. By evening I had FTP access, cool. But this morning I discovered that on two of the sites, that had started working again fine last night, are no longer allowing me FTP access. Comparing the FTP (I use Fetch) transcripts for an account that works and one that doesn't I see two extra commands being given:
PORT 10,0,1,2,97,212
200 PORT command successful
LIST
The one that works (blacklightning.com) pops up the list of files and directories and I can do stuff. The one that is failing hangs on "Getting File List..." which is the LIST command after it executes a PORT command. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening and what the PORT command is? Why is it happening on one and not the other? Both are being initiated identically asside from their different userID/password, etc. I have tried this with passive mode on and off.
Thanks,
-Walter
FTP transcript from an account that is working:
Connecting to BlackLightning.com port 21 (9/2/05 8:20:11 PM)
220 ProFTPD 1.2.10 Server (ProFTPD Default Installation) [70.84.45.244]
ADAT
500 ADAT not understood
USER bl
331 Password required for bl.
PASS
230 User bl logged in.
SYST
215 UNIX Type: L8
PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
MACB ENABLE
500 MACB not understood
PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
CWD www
250 CWD command successful
PWD
257 "/public_html" is current directory.
And the failing account's FTP transcript:
Connecting to SugarMtnFarm.com port 21 (9/2/05 8:20:25 PM)
220 ProFTPD 1.2.10 Server (ProFTPD Default Installation) [70.84.45.244]
ADAT
500 ADAT not understood
USER sugarmtn
331 Password required for sugarmtn.
PASS
230 User sugarmtn logged in.
SYST
215 UNIX Type: L8
PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
MACB ENABLE
500 MACB not understood
PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
CWD www
250 CWD command successful
PWD
257 "/public_html" is current directory.
PORT 10,0,1,2,97,212
200 PORT command successful
LIST
PORT 10,0,1,2,97,212
200 PORT command successful
LIST
The one that works (blacklightning.com) pops up the list of files and directories and I can do stuff. The one that is failing hangs on "Getting File List..." which is the LIST command after it executes a PORT command. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening and what the PORT command is? Why is it happening on one and not the other? Both are being initiated identically asside from their different userID/password, etc. I have tried this with passive mode on and off.
Thanks,
-Walter
FTP transcript from an account that is working:
Connecting to BlackLightning.com port 21 (9/2/05 8:20:11 PM)
220 ProFTPD 1.2.10 Server (ProFTPD Default Installation) [70.84.45.244]
ADAT
500 ADAT not understood
USER bl
331 Password required for bl.
PASS
230 User bl logged in.
SYST
215 UNIX Type: L8
PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
MACB ENABLE
500 MACB not understood
PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
CWD www
250 CWD command successful
PWD
257 "/public_html" is current directory.
And the failing account's FTP transcript:
Connecting to SugarMtnFarm.com port 21 (9/2/05 8:20:25 PM)
220 ProFTPD 1.2.10 Server (ProFTPD Default Installation) [70.84.45.244]
ADAT
500 ADAT not understood
USER sugarmtn
331 Password required for sugarmtn.
PASS
230 User sugarmtn logged in.
SYST
215 UNIX Type: L8
PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
MACB ENABLE
500 MACB not understood
PWD
257 "/" is current directory.
CWD www
250 CWD command successful
PWD
257 "/public_html" is current directory.
PORT 10,0,1,2,97,212
200 PORT command successful
LIST
awaizy
Sep 12, 02:57 PM
I personally dislike the invisible shield. Firstly, the application proves to be fairly tough. Beyond that, it provides good protection, but it ruins the screen feel. It has a very tacky feeling. Check out Steinhell (sp?) and Clairvue screen protectors. And get a case for the back.
Eric374
Mar 8, 07:48 PM
Number 5 is ALIVE!!!
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/johnny5.jpg
http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/johnny5.jpg
Intell
Dec 12, 08:23 PM
Download TinyUmbrella (Google it), then try to get your SHSH blobs (Google them), if you can't get your 4.1 blobs then there is no way to get on to that version.
janitorC7
May 5, 03:05 AM
Hey guys,
I�m in a shared living environment at the moment where we are sharing a business class internet connection. All of the rooms are wired for internet and there are usually about 60 connections to the internet.
Hardware:
Modem
AirPort Extreme
2 Switches
7 Air Port Expresses
With this information, what would be the ideal set-up? If I want to preserve mostly internet speed and local transfers. Also, would I see any benefit from installing a gateway server?
I know that this is a lot of ask of you guys but I do really appreciate it.
Thanks
I�m in a shared living environment at the moment where we are sharing a business class internet connection. All of the rooms are wired for internet and there are usually about 60 connections to the internet.
Hardware:
Modem
AirPort Extreme
2 Switches
7 Air Port Expresses
With this information, what would be the ideal set-up? If I want to preserve mostly internet speed and local transfers. Also, would I see any benefit from installing a gateway server?
I know that this is a lot of ask of you guys but I do really appreciate it.
Thanks
chrono1081
Mar 14, 05:18 PM
I remember when the originals came out. I worked for Circuit City at the time and they had a 100% return rate. (Granted we only sold 3 before I left there but still).
The originals had the WORST colors (pepto pink, diarrea, and milk) Those were the colors. There was supposedly a black one floating around but our store never got it.
The originals had the WORST colors (pepto pink, diarrea, and milk) Those were the colors. There was supposedly a black one floating around but our store never got it.
r1ch4rd
Apr 23, 03:40 PM
Better they use the same gestures etc. as Apple if they are going to push forward with multi-touch. We don't want to end up in 10 years time with a situation where every device has a different method for doing the same thing!
phungy
Mar 19, 01:32 PM
If you don't want to deal with eBay, how come they are listed on eBay?
dr_lha
Oct 24, 10:55 PM
Yeah I don't think so. Unless you scale it to an exact multiple, it's going to look like crap.
Do me a favor. If you don't already have it turned on, turn on Dock magnification and move your mouse pointer slowly across the icons. See how they scale smoothly, and yet don't look like crap? Those icons are 256x256 bitmaps. Its all about doing things properly.
Do me a favor. If you don't already have it turned on, turn on Dock magnification and move your mouse pointer slowly across the icons. See how they scale smoothly, and yet don't look like crap? Those icons are 256x256 bitmaps. Its all about doing things properly.
garybUK
May 2, 11:20 AM
I see Waldo!
actually, t's where's wally? in the UK, is waldo even a real name?
I see the iPad 2 being used by the guy in the news stand.
actually, t's where's wally? in the UK, is waldo even a real name?
I see the iPad 2 being used by the guy in the news stand.
elsami
Apr 18, 11:05 AM
Between this and countless other stories, as well as the "White iPhone 4" rumors, I think I'll wait a few months before upgrading form the 3GS
Fotek2001
Apr 18, 10:06 AM
This is getting ridiculous. Seems like every day we are getting new reports from different analysts GUESSING when the believe the phone will be introduced.
Um, that's their job. An analyst is supposed to do research in order to make educated guesses about the future behaviour and performance of a company...
Um, that's their job. An analyst is supposed to do research in order to make educated guesses about the future behaviour and performance of a company...
Wongers
Feb 20, 02:42 PM
Hi,
Im thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I was going to opt for the non server version and get the 2.66ghz processor and the upgraded hard drive to 500GB.
My question is, is it a worthwhile upgrade? or is it just better to leave it with the 2.4ghz and get a better hard drive.
Regarding the hard drive, are you able to buy a faster one ie, one that runs at 7200rpm and put it in the mac mini yourself. I have heard that the drive in the Mac Mini is a slow hard drive.
What is the biggest hard drive that will work in the Mac Mini?
Many Thanks
Im thinking about buying a Mac Mini. I was going to opt for the non server version and get the 2.66ghz processor and the upgraded hard drive to 500GB.
My question is, is it a worthwhile upgrade? or is it just better to leave it with the 2.4ghz and get a better hard drive.
Regarding the hard drive, are you able to buy a faster one ie, one that runs at 7200rpm and put it in the mac mini yourself. I have heard that the drive in the Mac Mini is a slow hard drive.
What is the biggest hard drive that will work in the Mac Mini?
Many Thanks
lee1210
May 17, 07:09 PM
All,
It was brought up in another thread, but I didn't want to completely hijack it for this purpose.
I spent a little (very little) time adding some links and information to the Cocoa FAQ. I changed the link text from the forum head to "How do I get started programming on the Mac?" to hopefully guide people there more readily, as newcomers may not know what Cocoa means.
I'd encourage everyone to beef up the FAQ to include more iPhone specific examples, and links to any helpful tutorials, etc.
I think it would be good to have a "one-stop shop" for newcomers instead of us posting essentially the same answers to the "I want to write apps for the iPhone. I've never programmed/never programmed for the Mac before, where do I start?" type questions over and over again. Instead I think having a solid reference would go far, so questions are more like "Why doesn't the first class I wrote work?" where we can actually provide helpful guidance instead of continually spewing the same answers to the same questions ad infinitum.
If you guys have the time, try to beef the Cocoa FAQ more to make it a real resource. There were some links, and I tried to add more, to make it more complete.
-Lee
It was brought up in another thread, but I didn't want to completely hijack it for this purpose.
I spent a little (very little) time adding some links and information to the Cocoa FAQ. I changed the link text from the forum head to "How do I get started programming on the Mac?" to hopefully guide people there more readily, as newcomers may not know what Cocoa means.
I'd encourage everyone to beef up the FAQ to include more iPhone specific examples, and links to any helpful tutorials, etc.
I think it would be good to have a "one-stop shop" for newcomers instead of us posting essentially the same answers to the "I want to write apps for the iPhone. I've never programmed/never programmed for the Mac before, where do I start?" type questions over and over again. Instead I think having a solid reference would go far, so questions are more like "Why doesn't the first class I wrote work?" where we can actually provide helpful guidance instead of continually spewing the same answers to the same questions ad infinitum.
If you guys have the time, try to beef the Cocoa FAQ more to make it a real resource. There were some links, and I tried to add more, to make it more complete.
-Lee
RugoseCone
Aug 29, 09:35 AM
I'm casually folding on two machines lately. I could help you lose the spot more slowly. :D
Or you could contribute to me, so I can hit 1 million points and transfer my future cycles to Dreadnought's name as promised upon that milestone.
Or you could contribute to me, so I can hit 1 million points and transfer my future cycles to Dreadnought's name as promised upon that milestone.
someguy
Jan 7, 02:23 PM
There's nothing going on today.
Damn.
It's a Sunday...folks don't work on Sundays if they can avoid it. :D
I'm at work. :(
Well, I look forward to Tuesday then!
Damn.
It's a Sunday...folks don't work on Sundays if they can avoid it. :D
I'm at work. :(
Well, I look forward to Tuesday then!
Benjamins
Mar 29, 08:08 PM
personally I would use that $40 to buy a small bluetooth dongle.... and few cups of starbucks.
Kingsly
Jan 16, 10:20 PM
I'm in the back! (wearing the Apple hat, of all things... :rolleyes: )
I really enjoyed meeting everyone in person, although we all only knew each other by our s/n's. :o
I really enjoyed meeting everyone in person, although we all only knew each other by our s/n's. :o
kozlosap
Jun 21, 03:04 PM
I'm going to do a "drive-by" at about 3:30 and if the line is substantial, then I'll drag my sweatshirt, gloves and folding lawnchair out and join it! The Weather Channel says it will be cooler starting on Thursday - it figures! I'm not a youngster either, but I've always met nice people in long lines (except at the Vatican, LOL!), so I'm not totally dreading it. I just hope I'm outa Apple by noon so I can pick up my daughter at the airport!:eek:
spidler
Feb 12, 12:29 AM
Hey, I recently found myself a PowerMac G3 350 mhrz and want to put OS X on it. It currently has 8.5 installed on it, so when I tryed to boot from the install disk I got the weird source-like jargin. Anyway, I tried to install the "9.2.1 Update" but it says that my Firmware is out-of-date and that I need to run the utilities from the CD Extra folder. Well, I think that the CD that I got when I bought this computer is from a G3 Server, so it doesn't look to have any firmware updates on it.
Anyway, what should my next step be? Where would I find firmware updates that old? :p This compu will be worthless for me if I can't upgrade it to OS X, Classic is dead.
Thanks for any help.
Anyway, what should my next step be? Where would I find firmware updates that old? :p This compu will be worthless for me if I can't upgrade it to OS X, Classic is dead.
Thanks for any help.
arn
Jan 14, 04:36 PM
yep... send a screenshot, browser information and platform.
Without this information, it's very very very hard to figure out what's going on.
send to webmaster@macrumors.com
arn
Without this information, it's very very very hard to figure out what's going on.
send to webmaster@macrumors.com
arn
alamar
Dec 30, 11:56 PM
can't vote anmore?
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