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> > The 7410 is (according to 3ware) fine.  The 75GXPs on the other hand
> > are a total disaster.  Get rid of them ASAP.
> 
> fantastic.  well, seeing as i had to build this server
> on donations and i'm unemployed (6+ mo), thay is not
> likely going to happen.

Your supplier should be willing to replace them, or at the very least
RMA them when they fail.

> what do you recommend as replacements so i can keep an
> eye for ones that have fallen off a truck?

Maxtor seem to be the popular choice at the moment.

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