Re: [PLUG] Real (driverless) hardware RAID controller for PC?

[Paul DiSciascio <thenut@bytemonkey.net>]

My experience with consumer-grade raid controllers has not been 
positive.  On the other hand, I have used software raid in linux with 
great success in various configurations.  I realize it doesn't directly 
address your question, but is there a reason you're not considering 
software raid?

~Paul

On 10/22/2014 06:07 PM, Greg Helledy wrote:
> We are now using a repurposed linux-based desktop PC as our small 
> business internet gateway.  *After* getting things installed and 
> tweaked, they tell me they'd like RAID added, for reliability. The 
> card already on hand is a HighPoint RocketRaid model, which it turns 
> out is one of those "fake raid" devices that requires a driver.  This 
> seems like a hassle, now and in the future if the kernel is updated.
>
> Looking online, I'm having a hard time determining which RAID 
> controllers are "real" (driverless) vs. fake.  Many years ago, we had 
> a couple of 3Ware cards, but 3Ware seems to have faded away. If anyone 
> has a recommendation for a manufacturer (or specific models) of "real" 
> RAID controllers, please pass it my way.  2 X SATA for RAID 1 is all I 
> need.
>
> Thanks,

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