Re: re-stripiing sata drives

Here's my 1 cent on a poor boy approach (we've all had 'em)

Keep it raid 0. Do your job quickly. When it's done, media manage to a folder. Then back that folder up to ESata drives. See, no money spent - that's what you wanted and I'm sure Bob is happy.

P.S. - there is no rational solution to your problem except to get along as long as you can and the longer you get along, the less likely you will have the money to do it right. So wait till you are screwed and then be forced to get the right workflow.

Believe me, I don't mean to criticize, I don't have the dough to do what I need to do a lot of the times either but since you asked, and everyone gave you their opinions, I think you probably answered your own question.

Jeff