[K12OSN] offsite backup?

[Burke Almquist]

On Jul 26, 2006, at 7:45 PM, ssanders at coin.org wrote:
I just bought a firewire case from newegg.com for this purpose. Cost  
$40, but the powerbrick part of the adapter is in the middle, not  
end, of the cord. It also is slient (no fans) and the drive mounts on  
little rubber feet for shock protection. It's a really nice  
enclosure. It's a MAcally phr100-af.  Good quality. But you can  
definitely find cheeper ones if need be.

>
> The actual throughput depends on the speed of the drive itself of
> course, but they are pretty firm on Firewire outperforming USB.
> USB/firewire cases are about USD $10 on Ebay, make sure to get one  
> with
> screws that hold the drive down. Some cheapies just have the drive
> rattling around inside loose. The ones with optional fans may be  
> good as
> well, but mine are just solid aluminum.
>
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