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I'd go with Mylex AcceleRAID 170, but get SAF-TE enclosure if you can.

-Simon

On Thu, 21 Jun 2001 16:21:44 -0600, Scott Gerhardt wrote:

>Second post little response first go-around.
>
>Help!!
>
>I'm trying to pick the BEST RAID card for a FreeBSD server I'm building.
>The system will be running two 36GB U160 drives in RAID 1 to start.  I have
>looked at the common manufacturers such as Mylex, Adaptec, AMI and ICP
>Vortex.  I have little knowledge about the differences between brands except
>for what ever specs. and propaganda I could find.  Some real-life
>experiences would be helpful.
>
>I would like to know what controllers people are running and what kind of
>success stories are out there.
>
>Compatibility reliability and ease of managment are very important.
>
>Regards,
>
>	- Scott
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