We generate a lot of data in our scanning business. Most is delivered to clients on archival gold optical media from MAM-A, but for many clients we also include an external hard drive. This really speeds up the client's process of cataloging the scans and transferring thousands of files to servers. Another copy is generally kept on our own file servers for some period of time.
Over the years we have purchased drives from many different companies. Recently we discovered "Newer Tech." This company mostly advertises in the Macintosh world, but their drives work fine on any platform. The one we like is the MiniStack v2. We are now filling up the third of ten 500gb drives with the 50,000 scans we're doing for the American Institute of Architects. These come in small but very well made cabinets. They match the Mac Mini. In addition to the usual external USB2 and/or Firewire ports, they also act as a hub. They're also available without drives for those who want to add their own. Only problem is the internal drive has to be the older ATA type; not the newer (and faster) SATA.
http://www.newertech.com/products/externalhd.php
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Howard Brainen - Digitization Consultant
About Me
- Howard Brainen
- Over thirty years leading teams to digitize millions of objects for libraries, museums and corporate archives around the world. Experienced teacher and entrepreneur passionate about enhancing human potential through the innovative use of technology.
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