Best RAID controller???

cmcquistion · 05-21-02, 02:31 PM

I'm looking to buy a RAID controller for a motherboard with 66MHz, 64 bit slots. I'm thinking about either 4 disks in a RAID 0 or RAID 5. I need suggestions on RAID cards that take advantage of 66MHz and/or 64 bit PCI.

I've found a couple 3Ware cards that use 64 bit at 33 MHz and Promise cards that operate at 66MHz and 32 bit.

Any suggestions?

PressureCooker · 05-21-02, 11:12 PM

Here is a link to the 66MHz 64bit raid controllers I buy for work. They are a bit pricey.

But there's nothing like a disk controller with 128Mb of Cache.

Jon · 05-22-02, 12:22 AM

The 3Ware Escalades are your best bet. Donny_Paycheck has one and loves it. Will probably be my next purchase as well so I can ditch this Promise card.

05-21-02, 02:31 PM	Thread Starter #1
cmcquistion IT Director Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Tennessee	Best RAID controller??? I'm looking to buy a RAID controller for a motherboard with 66MHz, 64 bit slots. I'm thinking about either 4 disks in a RAID 0 or RAID 5. I need suggestions on RAID cards that take advantage of 66MHz and/or 64 bit PCI. I've found a couple 3Ware cards that use 64 bit at 33 MHz and Promise cards that operate at 66MHz and 32 bit. Any suggestions? __________________ Wanna prove your computer is actually good for something? Why not Fold Proteins for Team 32? Step-by-Step: How to Build a Cheap and Quiet AMD Dually. Step-by-Step: Building a Quiet PC from the Ground Up. Step-by-Step: How to Quiet those Hard Drives. How to remove Spyware and Immunize yourself from future infection. Please read and obey the Signature Rules.
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05-21-02, 11:12 PM	#2
PressureCooker Registered Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York	Here is a link to the 66MHz 64bit raid controllers I buy for work. They are a bit pricey. But there's nothing like a disk controller with 128Mb of Cache.
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05-22-02, 12:22 AM	#3
Jon Just Another Retired Moderator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	The 3Ware Escalades are your best bet. Donny_Paycheck has one and loves it. Will probably be my next purchase as well so I can ditch this Promise card. __________________ theHTPC.net CheapCritic.com
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