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Chris writes:

> ... and as of June 2005, MS retires 2000 - at least thats the projected
> date.

So this hardware is still supported today.  I suspect it may still be on
the HCL afterwards, too.

> In addition, if you went back to NT - you would also know you are on
> your own being that MS stopped support about a year ago.

You're overlooking a key point:  In eight years of running Windows NT, I
never _needed_ any support.  I never once put in a call to Microsoft
technical support.

> It's really very simple. Get 2 SCSI drives that are alike, that will
> most likely halt your issies.

SCSI drives are $300 each, and drives compatible with this controller
and connectors are scarce.  The last time I checked, about a year or two
ago, there was only one drive left on the market that was compatible.
All the others required different connectors.

-- 
Anthony