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    I have all the stuff collected for a new server for this test.  I have the option of using an IDE drive or a SATA drive for the system drive. (one ide slot and 4 sata slots, total)

    Is there a preference? either in terms of reliability or performance. I am inclinded to use the IDE for the system and save the SATA slots for the data disks.

    Any suggestions?

    Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:11 PM

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    Personally, use a SATA drive as the primary drive.
    But you should read this for yourself;
    http://forums.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1224545&SiteID=50#1224545
    Friday, February 23, 2007 1:19 AM
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    From what I have read Topo;ogy is not as important as size.  Throw the biggest drive you have in first.

     

    Still......Grey

    Friday, February 23, 2007 1:26 AM
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    Personally, use a SATA drive as the primary drive.
    But you should read this for yourself;
    http://forums.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=1224545&SiteID=50#1224545
    Friday, February 23, 2007 1:19 AM
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    From what I have read Topo;ogy is not as important as size.  Throw the biggest drive you have in first.

     

    Still......Grey

    Friday, February 23, 2007 1:26 AM
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