Date: Thu, 11 Sep 97 09:51:29 -0400 From: curt@kcwc.com (Curt Welch) To: Robert Lindgren <robert@teledigit.se> Cc: freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG, freebsd-scsi@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Which Ultra-Wide SCSI is the best? Message-ID: <9709111351.AA08182@mail.kcwc.com>
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> Which ultra-wide-scsi harddisk works best with FreeBSD. > I have a dual Pentium-Pro 200 with Scsi-3 and would like > to have the a list of suggestions of the best disk with > sizes between 4 and 10 Gigabyte. I have 8 Quantum Viking 4G drives on both DPT and Adaptec controllers and haven't had any problems. Though I've seen lots of people talk about the problems they've had with Quantum drives in the past -- so much so that multiple people have said they would never buy Quantum drives again. The problems seem to have been with the Atlas drives, but I have some of these as well and haven't had any problems. The Atlas are fast/wide not ultra-wide. The Viking drives are smaller (LP) and they are quiet and cool compared to the Atlas drives. The Atlas drives get real hot so they need better air flow to keep them cool. I've also heard people say the Fireball's had real problems - but those are the slower ATA drives designed more for PC desktop use. Segate drives seem to be the most popular in general but I haven't had any experience with them recently. They too are known for running hot. Make sure they are well ventilated. I've not seen a Segate 4G drive for under $800 but I was able to get the Viking drives for something like $645 at www.isn.com. Curt
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