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From: Richard Scobie <richard@sauce.co.nz>
Subject: Re: Software raid - controller options
Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:51:16 +1300
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Lyle Schlueter wrote:


> Are there any 4+ port PCI-e SATA controllers cards? 

Hi Lyle,

I've been doing a similar exercise here and have been looking at 
portmultiplier options using the Silicon Image 3124.

The other possibility is the Marvell based 8 port "dumb" SATA controller 
from Supermicro.

http://www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AoC-SAT2-MV8.cfm

It is PCI-X though, but there are plenty of boards around still with 
these slots.

My only concern here is the opening comment in the driver:

" 1) Needs a full errata audit for all chipsets.  I implemented most
   of the errata workarounds found in the Marvell vendor driver, but
   I distinctly remember a couple workarounds (one related to PCI-X)
   are still needed."

Enquiries here previously have not found anyone using this card.

Regards,

Richard