Re: RAID Controllers

On August 22, 2011 09:55:33 PM Scott Marlowe wrote:
>
> If you're running linux and thus stuck with the command line on the
> LSI, I'd recommend anything else.  MegaRAID is the hardest RAID
> control software to use I've ever seen.  If you can spring for the
> money, get the Areca 1680:
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816151023  Be
> sure and get the battery unit for it.  You can configure it from an
> external ethernet connector very easily, and the performance is
> outstandingly good.

I second the Areca recommendation - excellent controllers. The 1880s are even
better.