External esata raid

[elec999]

Could someone tell me if its possible to make a raid1 using two esata enclosure, or even usb. One thing I really need is to be able for the enclosure to turn off in the same time as my pc.
Thanks

[greenmaji]

Software raid is always a possiblity..

But a pair of eSATA to SATA PCI adapters plugged into a raid controller on the motherboard, and plugging in and setting up your extrenal HD's in Raid1, sounds like what your looking for.

[elec999]

The getting esata to cards is easy. I'm not sure how to get power to the enclosures.
Thanks

[hafa]

I recently installed one of these (http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA22984) for a client and was quite impressed with the quality and performance. The enclosure is hot-swappable (built-in backplane) and natively handles RAID 0 and 1 (were running 1 for data security). We connected the unit via ESATA with one of these (http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA23169) and it handles 15 simultaneous connections through the server with no noticeable performance degradation.

[greenmaji]

eSATA external enclosures come with a power cord and power adapter.

[elec999]

I recently installed one of these (http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA22984) for a client and was quite impressed with the quality and performance. The enclosure is hot-swappable (built-in backplane) and natively handles RAID 0 and 1 (were running 1 for data security). We connected the unit via ESATA with one of these (http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA23169) and it handles 15 simultaneous connections through the server with no noticeable performance degradation.
Thanks for the enclosure advise, but it seems a bit pricy for me at the momemy. But I do like the esata card. Seems to have power adapter on it, but is this power adapter good for only one enclosure.
Thanks