Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 12:51:46 +0000 From: Ceri Davies <setantae@submonkey.net> To: mike <mike@unixhideout.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: More then 4 IDE devices in one FreeBSD server. Message-ID: <20021204125146.GB2139@submonkey.net> In-Reply-To: <1196.192.168.1.10.1038974197.squirrel@email.unixhideout.com> References: <1196.192.168.1.10.1038974197.squirrel@email.unixhideout.com>
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On Tue, Dec 03, 2002 at 10:56:37PM -0500, mike wrote: > Problem is as you can guess from the subject is i got 4 120 > gig hard drives in there, and i would like to have a CDROM and maybe even > more disks as needed. > > A: What is the hardware name of the device i am looking for that will > allow more then 4 ide devices to one box. Get a Promise TX2 controller. They are about 20 pounds. > B: do you know of a brand name i should be looking for that you recommend, > or even a retailer. http://www.promise.com/product/product_list_eng.asp?familyId=3 I know the ATA100 Promise controllers are supported, since I've got one. I think the ATA133 ones are as well. Ceri PS. Make sure you have options ATA_STATIC_ID in your kernel before you install it, unless you want lots of fun. -- By the rock of a 250 pound woman! To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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