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Matthew Dillon wrote:
> :Hi,
> :
> :According to the following link :
> :	http://www.siliconimage.com/products/product.aspx?pid=32
> :
> :the SiI3132 supports FIS based switching. We use them in a storage server 
> :prototype.
> :
> :Regards,
> :-- 
> :Daan Vreeken
> :VEHosting
> 
>     Yah, I have a bunch of those.  They aren't AHCI parts though (as far
>     as I know) so it doesn't help with the AHCI driver.  They have their
>     own custom driver.  But thanks for mentioning it :-)
> 
>     (Someone tell me if I'm wrong there, I'm pretty sure all the Sili stuff
>     uses a Sili-specific device driver).

meh.. found this via google:
 
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/storage-accessories,1787-2.html

The article claims it's AHCI compliant..  though the addonics web page
doesn't specifically says so from a cursory glance here:

http://www.addonics.com/products/host_controller/extpm.asp

and the other form factors. 
http://www.addonics.com/products/pm/


	-Phil.