File Server is up!

[Aaron VerDow]

We have a new file server setup that's accessible to all computers on the lvl1 network and is mounted to all of the PCs in the main room.  I already setup mounts and copied files to the share.

Quick Overview:

Accessible at //files/shared/

Cross platform web based file manager at http://files/

250GB storage

Five disk raid 5 array with hot spare for speed and security

Mapped as Z:/ on laser cutter computer and bench pc and mounted to ~/z on maker bot pc

Includes a Recycle Bin to prevent accidental deletions

The details:

This is running on one of the HPs downstairs.  It has 6x 72GB 10k drives in it configured as a 5 disk raid 5 array with one hot spare.  I installed Debian and setup samba with the recycle option.  Instead of deleting files they are moved to a location outside of //files/shared/.  This means as long as only //files/shared/ is mounted it's impossible to permanently delete files.  If, for some reason, you need a file gone simply mount //files/recycle_bin/ and delete it from there.  This two step process will allow users to permanently delete files but still protect against accidental deletions.  

I'm also running elFinder, a php/jquery web based file manager for quick access.  This does not access the files directly, instead it goes through samba so the recycle feature applies here too.  recycle_bin is not accessible through the web interface.

Disclaimer:

Do not expect privacy or security on this server!  These files are readable and writable by anyone who knows our password (the one on the big poster in the main room) so use common sense when putting files on here.  This is mainly to be used for transferring jobs to the makerbot or laser cutter.  Also, please me mindful of the space.  Keeping a copy of all your .stl files is fine but your music collection is not.  Once again, just use common sense and enjoy!

[Essobi]

If it needs to be private a truecrypt container would fit the bill. 

[DaveCampbell]

+1.

i don't hardly get down there much or use the resources but it's great to see an elegant, self-initiated, and complete solution to a problem or issue 'in the commons'.  hats off and a good model.