... how you can build their lousy binary driver into a static kernel, and thus avoid having to use an initrd? Also, this is a bit OT but others here would know: Rebuilding the 40GB mirror array is slow to the tune of ~4 hours. Is this typical of what others are seeing? This is a TX2000 (pdc20271). Thanks, Rob - /dev/rob0 PS: Disclaimer: the fact that I am working on a machine with a Promise controller in no way constitutes an endorsement of that company and their products. I will never buy their trash again.