Re: SATA RAID5: low cost suggestions pls.

In article <dmf3gl$snu1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Zeneca" <nono@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I'm considering to build a RAID 5, based on a regular desktop motherboard
> (SK939) with 4 SATA-II HD's + 1 for spare, to be used as a file server.
> I would appreciate you suggestions to identify a PCI SATA RAID controller.
> I'm not considering soft RAID's (PCI boards without XOR engine) nor software
> RAID version from Windows XP server.
>
> Thanks for the help.

There is a recent article here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/storage/20051123/pci_express_battles_pci_x-09.html

Another article here -

"Comparison of nine Serial ATA RAID 5 adapters"
http://www.tweakers.net/reviews/557/12

You can get prices and a very few review comments about
Areca here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=GO&Range=1&bop=and&description=areca&InnerManu=10526

Some very general comments here:

http://www.storagereview.com/map/lm.cgi/raid5

A lot of RAID users live here. forums.2cpu.com is a
good place to get leads on various storage solutions.

"If you have over 1TB in PERSONAL storage, post here your stats."
http://forums.2cpu.com/showthread.php?t=61453

Now, this is how to build a storage device :-)
I'd probably put more air space between drives.

http://www.rainwulf.com/storage/rivaxeon.jpg

Rebuilding can also be an issue, and not all reviews will
test for that issue:

http://forums.2cpu.com/showthread.php?t=70132&highlight=raid5

Have fun,
Paul
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