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asshopo · 02-20-2004, 10:33 AM

I haven't ever messed with raid hardware, but I'm thinking of using 2 60GB on a RAID 1 (mirroring) for my os and data. After it taking so long to configure and get all my stuff back, I don't want to loose it or back it up to CD-Rs as 60GB+ would take forever.. then there's the suffling of cd's to find what I want

Can anyone suggest a good raid card that isn't thru the expenses roof?

merkerguitars · 02-20-2004, 02:00 PM

you can get a good promise ultra ata 133 ide one for about $50

poof · 02-20-2004, 07:29 PM

Motherboards that support RAID are ubiquitous and drives follow suit. Instead of patching your system to handle a RAID, define a RAID you desire, then follow through.
Explanations are <a href="http://www.acnc.com/04_01_00.html">here</a>.

I have had good luck with my systems, but, I did not use add on cards. Also, there are software RAID's and hardware offers of Redundant Drives.

Use your own discretion, but, don't try to add a card to a buss that doesn't understand the full logic.

You cant get a silk purse from a sows ear.

Or, she might look nice now, but will she ......No more metaphors, get a new board that handles a RAID.

flamingpeach · 02-20-2004, 09:38 PM

3ware raid cards are some nice high end cards

asshopo · 02-21-2004, 08:05 AM

Thanks for the replies. This is all info I already found, but wanted to verify

I would love to get a board with RAID built in, but the account balance says no. Guess I'll have to do some more side work either way to get a good RAID card,or even a RAID-On-Board Mobo.

Thanks again.

oberon · 02-21-2004, 08:38 AM

You can get 3ware cards on ebay for between $30 and $75. I bought a 3ware 3W-6410, which is a 4-port ATA66 card, for $75. Works like a charm!

All other ATA cards, as far as I know, require software assistance for the RAID part of the job. Mainly from the BIOS, and a little from the OS, I believe.

asshopo · 02-21-2004, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by oberon
You can get 3ware cards on ebay for between $30 and $75. I bought a 3ware 3W-6410, which is a 4-port ATA66 card, for $75. Works like a charm!

All other ATA cards, as far as I know, require software assistance for the RAID part of the job. Mainly from the BIOS, and a little from the OS, I believe.

Note the bolded "ATA66", this going to cause problems with OS/Gaming speeds, yes? If so, I'm thinking an onboard RAID might be better.

02-20-2004, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
asshopo Insane Location: Michigan	Good raid card? I haven't ever messed with raid hardware, but I'm thinking of using 2 60GB on a RAID 1 (mirroring) for my os and data. After it taking so long to configure and get all my stuff back, I don't want to loose it or back it up to CD-Rs as 60GB+ would take forever.. then there's the suffling of cd's to find what I want Can anyone suggest a good raid card that isn't thru the expenses roof?

02-20-2004, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
merkerguitars Buffering......... Location: Wisconsin...	you can get a good promise ultra ata 133 ide one for about $50 __________________ Donate now! Ask me How! Please use the search function it is your friend. Look at my mustang please feel free to comment! http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=26985

02-20-2004, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
flamingpeach hip mama Location: redmond, washington	3ware raid cards are some nice high end cards __________________ I've eaten my veggies all my life so bring it on, I am educated and strong for the revolution.

02-21-2004, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
asshopo Insane Location: Michigan	Thanks for the replies. This is all info I already found, but wanted to verify I would love to get a board with RAID built in, but the account balance says no. Guess I'll have to do some more side work either way to get a good RAID card,or even a RAID-On-Board Mobo. Thanks again. __________________ Patterns have a habit of repeating themselves.

02-21-2004, 08:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
oberon Quadrature Amplitude Modulator Location: Denver	You can get 3ware cards on ebay for between $30 and $75. I bought a 3ware 3W-6410, which is a 4-port ATA66 card, for $75. Works like a charm! All other ATA cards, as far as I know, require software assistance for the RAID part of the job. Mainly from the BIOS, and a little from the OS, I believe. __________________ "There are finer fish in the sea than have ever been caught." -- Irish proverb

02-20-2004, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
poof Psycho	Motherboards that support RAID are ubiquitous and drives follow suit. Instead of patching your system to handle a RAID, define a RAID you desire, then follow through. Explanations are <a href="http://www.acnc.com/04_01_00.html">here</a>. I have had good luck with my systems, but, I did not use add on cards. Also, there are software RAID's and hardware offers of Redundant Drives. Use your own discretion, but, don't try to add a card to a buss that doesn't understand the full logic. You cant get a silk purse from a sows ear. Or, she might look nice now, but will she ......No more metaphors, get a new board that handles a RAID.