Re: [PLUG] Re: SATA and Raid

[Eric Hidle <junkmail@ie-ap.org>]

Do NOT get a promise card, especially if you want to use it in Linux. 
Their driver support is HORRIBLE and they do not release the driver 
source code. I have an SX4000 that I finally just got rid of - and I was 
stuck on Redhat 9's stock kernel forever since they haven't updated the 
driver in YEARS.

Get a 3-ware or a RocketRaid card, or any other brand with open-source 
linux support. If you do anything else, you are wasting your money.

This is one area where you have to spend the money to do it right. If 
you do not want to spend the money, get the SIIG 4-way sata controller 
and use Linux Kernel S/W Raid.
E


Doug Crompton wrote:

> The cards I had in mind were either the Promise TX-4200 or 4300.
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> Doug
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