Ian,
> As for the RAID controller, if you value your data,
> get a good and well
> supported card. I've only been using 3ware
> controllers on my clients and
> they are pretty solid. Promise IDE cards are also
> cheaper but don't rely on
> their firmware RAID + proprietary kernel modules.
> Let linux detect them as
> normal IDE controllers and run software RAID on
> them.
>
A 2-port 3ware RAID controller is a little pricey for
my budget; it's 5x more than a comparable Cables
Unlimited RAID card.
Does that mean I'm better of just using another ATA
controller instead of getting a cheap RAID ATA card?
Thanks for the information,
jeff --
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