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Subject: Re: Optimal File System config for 2.5TB RAID5
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> The 3ware 9690SA outperforms gmirror and can be had in 4 port with the

did you made tests comparing it with gmirror with the same config?

> battery for $600 or so.  8 port with a battery is closer to $1000
>
> Hardware RAID gets you boot support from stripes,
already said what should be done.

> email alerts for RAID

smartmontools...



of course - if someone is happy spending money for such things - it's OK, 
their manufacturers are happy too.