Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 01:22:30 -0600 From: Jon Loeliger <jdl@chrome.onramp.net> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Which PCI SCSI controler? Message-ID: <199511150722.BAA06176@chrome.jdl.com>
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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
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