Re: SATA controller compatibility -- PDC20375

[mrthon at verizon.net (Michael Thon)]

>
> If you want absolute compatibility plus managability (and a
> reliability option) for a few bucks more, the 2-channel SATA
> 3Ware Escalade 8006-2 is under $150.
> Since it's going in a server, it can't hurt to have the
> future option of RAID-1 by merely adding another drive.
>
Actually, I was thinking of configuring software RAID right off the bat 
but the 3Ware controller looks like a much better option.

thanks for the advice
Mike