SilverStone Storage MS02

Conclusion:

Looking over our Linux results with Fedora Core 5, in three out of the four tests the SilverStone MS02 had positioned itself for a first place lead over the Enermax Laureate and Bytecc Hotdrive. In the hdparm read test the SilverStone had a marginal 1.66MB/s advantage over second place, while in the timed copy it had an impressive 6 second lead, and in the RPM copy it had shrunk to a single second. In the file relocation of America's Army installer, the MS02 had lost by six-tenths of a second. However, an advantage that the two competing enclosures had over the Storage MS02 was complete compatibility with Linux even going back to early 2.6 kernels. As we had mentioned in the performance section, the Linux compatibility issues were resolved by switching to the development version of Fedora Core 5. Outside of the direct performance, the drive looked incredible with its brushed aluminum finish and durable construction. Included with the MS02 was the handy carrying case that also stores away the USB cable. Some other advantages to the unit are the near silent operation as well as running relatively cool. For Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh users, the SilverStone Storage Series with the MS01 and MS02 could certainly be a likely contender on their next shopping extravaganza; however, GNU/Linux users should ensure compatibility with their specific distribution. What is next for SilverStone? Questioning SilverStone Technology when there was initial word on their website of offering storage products (December 2005), they said it would start with external hard drive enclosure products sometime after the New Year. Whether they will unveil additional storage-related products in the near future is always a possibility, with SilverStone Technology being known for their diverse product selection. In addition, SilverStone is also pushing their new Ensemble Audio Series with the flagship product being the EB01, which is a USB digital to analog converter.