Ok thank you Mike.
Yes - I think the SSDs in a TB enclosure is the way to go for me. I forgot that I could put my Archive / Bkp drives on USB (so that saves my TB ports, and saves having to buy another enclosure!).
SSD Drives with new Mac Pro / DP8
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Re: SSD Drives with new Mac Pro / DP8
Main SYS: 12-Core New Mac Pro (Dec 2013), 64GB RAM, OS10.10, Apollo Quad Interface, 3xSSD work/sound drives in TB Enclosure, UAD Plugs, DP, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
Re: SSD Drives with new Mac Pro / DP8
In case you're interested, here's what I think I'll go with:
I was going to go with this Enclosure (a bit cheaper than some others, but supposed to be good):
OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay IV 4-Bay OWCTBIVKIT0GB
Instead of the RAID I was going to get 2x1TB SSDs for my Sounds (to go in the OWC Encl). If I need more sound storage in future I can always get a 3rd (and hopefully $ will be less!). My drives:
Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-7TE1T0BW) x2
I'll put my DP sessions on the internal PCIe (or maybe another SSD in the OWC Encl).
I'm planning to just keep my G-Tech FW drives for my backups / archive (via a TB-FW adapter).
Let me know if you think any of this sounds silly.
Thanks
I was going to go with this Enclosure (a bit cheaper than some others, but supposed to be good):
OWC / Other World Computing ThunderBay IV 4-Bay OWCTBIVKIT0GB
Instead of the RAID I was going to get 2x1TB SSDs for my Sounds (to go in the OWC Encl). If I need more sound storage in future I can always get a 3rd (and hopefully $ will be less!). My drives:
Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-7TE1T0BW) x2
I'll put my DP sessions on the internal PCIe (or maybe another SSD in the OWC Encl).
I'm planning to just keep my G-Tech FW drives for my backups / archive (via a TB-FW adapter).
Let me know if you think any of this sounds silly.
Thanks
Main SYS: 12-Core New Mac Pro (Dec 2013), 64GB RAM, OS10.10, Apollo Quad Interface, 3xSSD work/sound drives in TB Enclosure, UAD Plugs, DP, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
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Re: SSD Drives with new Mac Pro / DP8
Great drives, but I once again encourage you to note the fact firmware flash will be required unless you get drives previously updated by Samsung. The stale data issue could greatly impact the EVO drives' speed, especially when used to serve sample libraries.Chris T wrote:Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-7TE1T0BW) x2
Re: SSD Drives with new Mac Pro / DP8
Yes thanks HC. That article seems to only mention the Windows tool though. Do you know if there's a Mac tool?… Aside from this issue, it seems like these Samsungs are the best (and most reliable) bang-for the buck SSDs out right now, right?
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8617/sams ... rmance-bug
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8617/sams ... rmance-bug
Main SYS: 12-Core New Mac Pro (Dec 2013), 64GB RAM, OS10.10, Apollo Quad Interface, 3xSSD work/sound drives in TB Enclosure, UAD Plugs, DP, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
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HCMarkus
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Re: SSD Drives with new Mac Pro / DP8
Crucial has great bang for the buck. Or you can go for the Samsung 840 Pro if you want to avoid the EVO issues. And given time, the supply chain will be flushed clean of the EVO drives with the problem firmware.Chris T wrote:Yes thanks HC. That article seems to only mention the Windows tool though. Do you know if there's a Mac tool?… Aside from this issue, it seems like these Samsungs are the best (and most reliable) bang-for the buck SSDs out right now, right?
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8617/sams ... rmance-bug
The EVO DOS tool is available now. You have to create a bootable CD using the file Samsung provides. Good luck with that. See this for details:
http://www.motunation.com/forum/viewtop ... 30#p493421