[NCSA-discuss] RAID recommendations?

[Leo Guzynski]

Not sure what HW you're putting it in.  But these (3ware 9690 line) 
have been notably better than lsi, and adaptec for me.  I've not
benchmarked but the (cough) feel better/faster.  The mgmt tools are not
horrendous like the old lsi. 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816116068

It did require a later kernel about a year ago.  I don't remember the
specifics (maybe like >2.6.24).  You can ask me directly if you decide
to go with this one.


I also hear good thinks about the areca line...


On 12/17/2010 01:31 PM, Dan Singer wrote:
> Hello.  Wondering if anyone has any opinions on a RAID to buy -- or
> avoid.  We're thinking about getting a RAID in the 8-16 TB range for
> backup staging: backup to disk, copy to tape, leave the disk copy
> around for a while.  No need for snapshots or other fancy features,
> just capacity, speed, reliability, and ease of management are primary
> considerations; direct attached to a *nix server.
>
> Just satisfied with your RAID?  Love it?  Hate it?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Dan
>
>