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From: "Ruth Ivimey-Cook" <Ruth.Ivimey-Cook@ivimey.org>
Subject: RE: SATA ontrollers and Linux MD
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:22:47 +0100
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Folks, 

> I'm currently using a Promise Technologies TX4300 SATA II 
> 3.0GB/s controller, to which are connected 4 Seagate 
> Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS 320GB drives. I've only had 
> this setup for
> 2 weeks but so far I'm happy with it. The controller is PCI 
> and costs about $66. the drives are about $100/each.

Thanks. Someone else mentioned the TX4 as being ok.

I'm also more seriously considering the Supermicro SAT2

Thanks for your thoughts.

Ruth