From owner-freebsd-questions Tue Nov 14 23:23:46 1995 Return-Path: owner-questions Received: (from root@localhost) by freefall.freebsd.org (8.6.12/8.6.6) id XAA27862 for questions-outgoing; Tue, 14 Nov 1995 23:23:46 -0800 Received: from chrome.jdl.com (chrome.onramp.net [199.1.166.202]) by freefall.freebsd.org (8.6.12/8.6.6) with ESMTP id XAA27847 for ; Tue, 14 Nov 1995 23:23:43 -0800 Received: from localhost.jdl.com (localhost.jdl.com [127.0.0.1]) by chrome.jdl.com (8.6.11/8.6.9) with SMTP id BAA06176 for ; Wed, 15 Nov 1995 01:22:30 -0600 Message-Id: <199511150722.BAA06176@chrome.jdl.com> X-Authentication-Warning: chrome.jdl.com: Host localhost.jdl.com didn't use HELO protocol To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Which PCI SCSI controler? Reply-To: jdl@chromatic.com Clarity-Index: null Threat-Level: none Software-Engineering-Dead-Seriousness: There's no excuse for unreadable code. Net-thought: If you meet the Buddha on the net, put him in your Kill file. Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 01:22:30 -0600 From: Jon Loeliger Sender: owner-questions@freebsd.org Precedence: bulk Guys, I thought I'd start the SCSI plunge. I haven't got a clue yet, so I simply toured Fry's to see what was available and all. Can I ask you guys for recommendations or comments based on these tidbits: - I want a PCI SCSI controller - I want to primarily do tape backups on 4mm drives, 2G OK. - A SCSI disk might find its way into the system eventually - Choices appear to be: Fry's US $ AH-2940/aic-7870 $259 aic-7880 $300 AH-2920 $159 NCR 53C910 $ 95 NCR 53C820 $219, $140? @ HD Which of these are more reliable devices, and more reliable drivers? Ultimate speed is NOT the ultimate concern to me here. Something somewhat fast and solid is probably more of an issue. Also, I don't have a clue if F&W is even a concern for me? I doubt that the "Ultra Wide" is needed; 7 devices will hold me for quite a while too. Naturally, I'm looking for 4mm tape drive recommendations too. I'd say 4mm is sort of a requirement as that is the only format we have available to us else-wise at work right now. Um, also, I currently have a 2.0.5 snapshot and plan to upgrade to 2.1 as soon as a good backup can be made on this device... It's all being run on a DELL Dimension XPS P90. And, as a totally secondary possibility, although I am willing to completely ignore this if needed, I might use the same card and tape drive to back up a Winblows-95 box too. Thanks for your time! jdl