> But then we recently saw this discussion regarding IDE RAID's go
> by as well that I saw some adds for e.g. abit's KT7-RAID.
Hi, I have just installed 4.2-RC2 on a Abit BX133-RAID with two IBM 20GB
drives in a mirror.
> So now I'm wondering. Given that I care about 1. security without
> backups and 2. speed what can I expect from such a board (or card).
> I can imagine it would be a tad more efficient than a software only
> solution and maybe faster as well. But...
The speed should be the same or lower as it is a software only solution.
The RAID part is that the motherboard BIOS knows about it and can boot from
the array.
> Does it come with FreeBSD support so that when a disk goes (hopefully
> only one at a time :) I can resync the new disk without further ado?
I tried to remove one IDE cable from my motherboard and then starting the
computer. Result: THE HPT370 BIOS HUNG, when detecting drives and the machine
never even tried to boot. Nice! Vinum would do way much better than that!
As usual Taiwanese hardware proves itself as cheap junk that never fails
to disappoint the advanced user.
> For that, for me, is crucial above speed. Those d*d things break
> down on the most awkward times. Usually when there are all sorts
> of deadlines going on. So I need an easy to fix system.
Use Vinum, then you know how it works or buy a real card, I have heard
that the 3ware ones are good and not that expensive for a two disk solution.
/Martin
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