On 20-Mar-07, at 9:23 AM, Ireneusz Pluta wrote:
Hello all,
I sent a similar post to a FreeBSD group, but thought I'd might try
here too.
I am completing a box for PostgreSQL server on FreeBSD. Selecting a
RAID controller I decided to go with 3ware SE9650-16, following
good opinions about 3ware controllers found on FreeBSD and
PostgreSQL groups.
However my dealer suggest me not to go with 3ware, and take Promise
SuperTrak EX16350, instead. This suggestion does not have any
technical background and it comes generally from the fact of
limited availability of 16x 3ware controllers on the local market
and immediate availability of Promise.
Is this technically a good idea to take Promise instead of 3ware or
rather I definitely should insist on 3ware and wait for it?
The reality is that most dealers have no idea what is "good" for a
database application. It is likely that this card is better for him
somehow ( more margin, easier to get, etc.)
I'd stick with 3ware, areca, or lsi. And even then I'd check it when
I got it to make sure it lived up to it's reputation.
Dave
Thank you
Ireneusz Pluta
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