On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 08:48:20 , McKeever Chris <tech-mail@xxxxxxxxxxx> sent: > > >On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 05:50 , leam leam@xxxxxxxxx> sent: > >>Xose Vazquez Perez wrote: >>> Jesse Keating wrote: >> >>(snip lots of RAID stuff and opinions) >> >>Requesting clarifications. There seems to be several opinions based on >>different questions. I'm very interested in the topic, but if you more >>knowledgeable types could work through the confusion it would help. >> >>1. The topic seems to be hardware RAID solutions. Software RAID has its >>place, but not on this topic. Maybe a performance test later? >> >>2. There seems to be different levels of board; for example the 100MHz >>small system and the high-end boards that can handle up to 16 drives. >>Can you address recommendations on *both* ends of the spectrum? Are >>there eother product catagories? >> >>3. Please support statements of opinion with evidence of fact. "You are >>wrong." is an opinion. "3ware boards did not have a fast chipset until >>the 7xxx series." is a more factual statement. "I run 3ware boards with >>16 disks in a production environment" is a statement of fact. What >>conclusions we draw from that are opinions. :) >> > >I did some research last night on the promise sx6000 v. the 3ware. Everything leans towards the 3ware being more stable and better >performance. In addition, it _seemed_ that linux drivers were an afetr thought for promise. Now there is still some ambiquity about the >sx6000 not being fully hardware raid. I am under the assumption that it is, if someone can clarify this a bit more I would be grateful > > >> >>For those of us new to some of these things, what sort of enclosure >>would you use for a larger (4-8-16) disk set? > >I am planning on getting a 9-bay-5.25 case, enlight has a nice one for about $140.00 > >> Does anyone know the difference between the 3ware 7810 and the 7506-8? The 3ware site lists the 7506-8, and other than user comments, the only thing I can seem to figure is that 7810 may have been the model pre thier discontinuation/recontinuation with the entire line. Anyone have any feedback on either of these cards?? ---- Prudential Preferred Properties www.prupref.com
