Is ZFS with non-ECC more likely to corrupt data than UFS or EXT4

[AlexM]

Hi guys, I intend to build a FreeNAS using recommended hardware on this forum OR to just buy the FreeNAS Mini in the next 2-3 months. Meanwhile I have to use some kind of NAS in my home. Since my current system doesn't have ECC ram, I was wondering if for the time being: should I use ZFS with non-ECC (with the risks involved) OR to have a temporary UFS or EXT4/BTRFS Linux NAS until I get the money to buy build the ECC system? To break it down, is ZFS with non-ECC more likely to corrupt data than UFS or EXT4 with non-ECC ram?
Thanks.

 

[Hyperion]

It is really doubtful that your mem would corrupt your data.
Although as HHD gets larger, it may happen.
If you are thrashing your PC it may get corrupted.

 

[AlexM]

Hi Hyperion, I'm talking about what cyberjock explained here: http://forums.freenas.org/index.php?threads/ecc-vs-non-ecc-ram-and-zfs.15449/
It's not entirely clear to me if it would be better to use UFS or EXT4/Linux until I can build by ECC system. In other words, is the use of non-ECC ram more problematic with ZFS than with other FS's? I'm just trying to minimize the chances of something going wrong until I can get my ECC system ready. (I need to store my data somewhere in the meantime) :)

 

[Ericloewe]

My opinion (emphasis on opinion):

If this is a short-term solution and if you test that memory properly, ZFS might still be the better option. In any case, make sure you have proper backups.

 

[cyberjock]

Sorry, I'm locking this thread. This has been discussed PLENTY and there is no need to have another thread on this topic. Please search the forums if this topic interests you.