FAST external USB drive
Oct 7, 2008 | 10:55 am
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FAST external USB drive
Hi -
I need more space for virtual machines (running VMWare) and would like to get an external USB drive for them -- not just to store them, but to actually run them from the USB drive. Any suggestions as to durable, value priced, and most importantly FAST ones?
Thanks!
I need more space for virtual machines (running VMWare) and would like to get an external USB drive for them -- not just to store them, but to actually run them from the USB drive. Any suggestions as to durable, value priced, and most importantly FAST ones?
Thanks!
Oct 7, 2008 | 2:58 pm
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Not big enough for loads virtual machines, but big enough for one or two, and certainly smoking fast. And cool looking. So I ordered one anyway, just for fun!
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VMWare does not work well when its multi-gig virtual machine files are located on a USB hard-drive. At least in my experience. The guest machine operates slooooow and sometimes becomes non responsive. Again, this in my experience across several laptops and desktops. But it's easy to test and try, just copy the files and go.
I haven't tried eSata HDs for this as metioned above, but based on what I've seen using USB drives, I'd be suspicious until I see it working acceptably.
I haven't tried eSata HDs for this as metioned above, but based on what I've seen using USB drives, I'd be suspicious until I see it working acceptably.
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