[ale] RAID, IDE and/or Linux

[kaboom at gatech.edu (Chris Ricker)]

On Sat, 16 Feb 2002, Jeff Hubbs wrote:

> The downside to RAID 1 here is the 1:2 effective/actual capacity ratio, 
> i.e., takes 40GB to make 20.  If he goes RAID 5 instead and the 
> three-drive medium, he gets a ~2:3 ratio - takes 60GB to get 40.  

But loses instantaneous fallover....

As for the other question, about IDE RAID hardware and Linux, 3ware 
<http://www.3ware.com/> is probably the way to go if you want hardware IDE 
RAID.

later,
chris


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