Re: hardware raid array under debian

elemint@theriver.com wrote:

> I want to create a 500 gig raid array using ide drives under Debian,
> does adaptec make the best/affordable or would 3 ware be the way to go?
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> Jim
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Jim,
Have you considered using linux software raid? It's more affordable
hardware wise. A bit of a learning curve, but not too bad. I set up an
ide raid 1 (mirror) usin RH9, and it was a breeze (entirely gui if you
do it on installation). I've yet to have a problem (knock wood), unlike
many stories I've heard of with hw raid. Don't know about doing it with
debian though. I imagine that from the cli it's the same.

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