[dba-Tech] Server with low power consumption

I would not trust a USB stick (or thumb drive) on a server (or a pc for that
matter).  They just are not dependable enough.  The lowest power consumption
would come from using one or more of the newer SSD drives.  Although they
will cost you.

Bobby

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From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 11:06 AM
To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Server with low power consumption

Hi Jim

True, most production servers need to run continuously.

My question is related to small setups, thus your #3 probably not
implementable; however, your #2 about the diskdrives is certainly valid
as 2½" drives have become common for many tasks. A variation on this is
USB sticks. Now in the multi GB range, has anyone used these for system
disks?

As for #1 we do this routinely. Highly recommended as you can access
the server screen both on-site and off-site.

/gustav