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Subject: Re: non-RAID SATA
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> which would be expected to work well.  (I'd prefer PCI, since the
> USB in this box is probably 1.0 and not capable of sustaining
> desirable data rates.)
>
> All mentions of SATA in the hardware guide and FAQ seem to be of
> RAID controllers, or else too generic to guide a choice of add-in
> cards.
>
> Does anyone have any experience with this that they would be
> inclined to share?

most controllers on market are non-RAID. they are just simple SATA 
controllers, with firmware that does software RAID. fortunately you don't 
have to use it