Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:54:23 +0000 From: Alex Zbyslaw <xfb52@dial.pipex.com> To: freebsd-questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: SATA server recommendation Message-ID: <45780EFF.4060802@dial.pipex.com>
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Can anyone recommend a server to run FreeBSD with the following features:=
1) Supports multiple (say 4 or more) SATA disks (RAID optional) -=20
capacity is more important than speed so SAS disks are overkill.
2) Decent on-site support for the whole machine, so probably from a=20
big-brand manufacturer. Separately purchased add-on cards therefore a=20
no-no, so no Highpoint/Areca or other SATA controllers unless they come=20
with the machine.
3) Tower format.
4) Working ethernet, preferably twin.
5) USB would be nice.
We started looking at Dell's, having had success with 2850s, but with=20
the new product line I can't find a suitable controller I know is=20
supported. The 1900 has a SAS 5/iR for which I can find no definitive=20
information; the 1430 has a SAS 5/i for which again I can find no "it=20
works" info. (Note: not the PERC 5 range which at =A3300+ are simply=20
overkill).
Has anyone got a Dell like one of these working? Or an HP? Sun? IBM?
TIA,
--Alex
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