On 04/15/98 19:04:51 you wrote:
I've been trying to find a source for both the system RAM, and the NVRAM for my F330. I haven't had much luck with this. None of the big vendors (PNY, Viking, Kingston) were much help.
Does anyone have any experience with third party RAM or NVRAM for the F330?
I know that Stornet has a slightly better price than NetApp, but it is still several times what I'd expect to pay for RAM.
My experience has been that if you get third-party components, they are going to be less reliable. Period.
How much less reliable is hard to say. If it's a corporate resource, I wouldn't do it. If you or your boss wants something done cheap and will take increased risk, or if it's not critical for you, then perhaps it might be worth it.
Whatever the cheaper component is, be prepared to pay double that, because if the first RAM you buy fails, you'll have to buy it again and hope the timing and quality is better. If the Netapp RAM fails under support, they'll replace is for free.
Bruce
PS - Just because RAM might appear to "work fine" in your home computer or NT server doesn't mean it will in a Netapp box.
I know that Stornet has a slightly better price than NetApp, but it is still several times what I'd expect to pay for RAM.
My experience has been that if you get third-party components, they are going to be less reliable. Period.
That's a shame. You might try some other third-party vendors.
Whatever the cheaper component is, be prepared to pay double that, because if the first RAM you buy fails, you'll have to buy it again and hope the timing and quality is better. If the Netapp RAM fails under support, they'll replace is for free.
And this borders on the absurd. It's been a long time since I bought RAM which did not have a lifetime warranty. The few times I have had problems with RAM, the vendor has been more than happy to replace it.
Kelly
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