[ale] Questions on Linux software RAID

Robert L. Harris Robert.L.Harris at rdlg.net
Mon Feb 2 20:47:32 EST 2004


Thus spake Greg Freemyer (freemyer-ml at NorcrossGroup.com):

> 
> If the software approach does not work:
> 
> A 3-ware 2-disk hardware raid controller will definately handle the
> above and is only in the $100 range.  Then add a Icy-Dock carrier ($35)
> to make the disk removal easy.
> 
> Be sure to quiese your data before pulling the drive.  (or just
> power-down).
> 

May I say I HATE 3ware Raid?  I have about 500 servers at work with
Linux software RAID and 8 with 3ware hardware raid.  I have more
problems with the 8 thæn the other 500.  (yes there really are that
many in the field in production)



:wq!
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