[Gllug] IDE RAID

[Richard Cottrill]

Simon Faulkner wrote:
> We have a requirement for a lot of storage on a server.
> 
> I was thinking of using the Adaptec ATA RAID 2400A and 4 x 250 Gb IDE
> drives.

Is there a specific requirement for a hardware RAID?


I understand that
software RAIDs are generally significantly quicker (something to do with
the outrageous speed of modern processors). The only other comment I can 
think of is to try to get good IDE cards for each drive.

Richard


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