Ok lets try again...This is the first time I am configuring a SAN
primarily for consolidating our backups. I have a 2T (8 disks of 250G)
SATA-RAID SAN. Now what would be the ideal disk configuration for this
server. At this point I am lloking at backing up close to 25G (could
double in next 4-6 months) incrementally on a monthly rotation basis
with at least one full backup.

So what would be an ideal disk  lay out? I am planning to keep create 4
volumes with the 4th volume being removable. The plan is something
similar to tape backup where in I'll have a full backup on the fourth
volume which stays off site. May be thst ia totally unnecessary or may
be it is also not possible. Any suggestions or input on that?

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U cud try using a Intel 7320V series motherboard which support dual
Xeon Processors, and an Intel SCRS16 SATA RAID Controller card.... and
if u have a clue abt the SOFTWARE and the OS which can be used to
manage it at RAID LEVEL 5 ..... then u can help me 

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