Raptor vs. 15000rpm SCSI for Database?

[sitheris]

A coworker and I are having a debate on this topic.

I say Raptor, he says SCSI for Database querying, I/O, etc.

What do you all think?

 

[Mike2002]

I'd have to say the SCSI drive would be better.

 

[Matthias99]

15KRPM SCSI is obviously faster than a 10KRPM Raptor... beats it in seek time, STR, and everything else.

The Raptor is also tuned more for desktop/light server usage, NOT heavy multi-user database loads. This hurts it even more in multi-user benchmarks (but makes it competitive for single-user machines). But even if it was, it physically couldn't keep up with a 15KRPM drive.

 

[GamerExpress]

SCSI FTW. There really isn't a comparison, a 15k ultra SCSI 320 in a Raid 5 setup will blow away a Raptor!!!!!!!

 

[ShellGuy]

Depents on if you are worried on the TCO or not.


Will G.

 

[aug1516]

The 15k will be a better choice for running a database. The drive is more optimized for situations like that and has faster seek times which is very important in database applications.

 

[Steve]

Compare the two at storagereview.com if you want benchmarks. The SCSI is the better choice for that situation.