But I don't know how much I can buy a RAID controller from a store for
yet. What if it's only $200? Then why should I buy a whole chassis
for $1000? I know I can buy the stuff from eBay. I've looked into
it. It's a viable option. You don't need to convince me of that.
It's an option, but I want to know what the cost of the other option
is too. I want to know what the part would cost from a store. Can
you help with that?
Jay
On Jan 13, 2011, at 4:42 PM, Bob Zelin wrote:
> When you buy an ENTIRE CHASSIS for $1000, you get
> two host controller cards
> two power supplies
> 14 drives
> 14 sleds
> and all the stuff that goes inside. You are buy REDUNDANT PARTS,
> not just one part.
> You have more than the original spare parts kit from Apple when you
> buy the entire chassis.
>
> The odds of BOTH controller cards being dead is pretty unlikely.
>
> bob Zelin
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jay Mahavier
> To: FinalCutPro-L@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Avid-L2
> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 4:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [FCP-L] OT: XServer XRaid parts supply recommendations?
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>
>
> Because all the stuff on eBay is used and I can only guess that the
> reason that they are selling it is because it's working in perfect
> order. If it shows up dead I would like to have some sort of recourse
> with a store. Not so easy with the AS IS policy of eBay. Now if a
> store wants to charge $1000 for the same part, then it may be in our
> interest to buy off of eBay and if the first one is dead then just
> buy
> another. But if it's only going to be a $50 premium to buy from a
> store then I think that we may want to do that.
>
> So that is why I'm asking. Do you have a recommendation of a store?
>
> Jay
>
> On Jan 13, 2011, at 3:42 PM, Bob Zelin wrote:
>
>> you can buy entire XServe RAID's on ebay for very little money.
>> Why do you need "a store" when you
>> can get the entire chassis dirt cheap these days ?
>>
>> Bob Zelin
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Jay Mahavier
>> To: FCP-L ; Avid-L2
>> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:37 PM
>> Subject: [FCP-L] OT: XServer XRaid parts supply recommendations?
>>
>>
>>
>> I'm looking for a recommendation for a shop that can supply parts,
>> specifically a RAID controller, for an Apple XRaid. It's way out of
>> warranty and no longer manufactured. I've contacted a few small shops
>> here in Austin, but the reply is that they are going to have to
>> contact a supplier in California, etc, and I still have to hear back
>> from them. So I would like to know who these suppliers in California
>> are and if I can just deal directly with them.
>>
>> I did look on eBay, but before I go that route I would like to try
>> dealing with a store.
>>
>> Thank you for any assistance.
>>
>> Jay
>>
>>
>>
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