Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 19:02:53 -0000 From: "Steven Hartland" <killing@multiplay.co.uk> To: <noackjr@alumni.rice.edu>, "Bill Anderson" <anderson@wks.uts.ohio-state.edu> Cc: freebsd-performance@freebsd.org Subject: Re: 2120S poor performance Message-ID: <023a01c4de21$bae392e0$7f06000a@int.mediasurface.com> References: <Pine.GSO.4.33.0412081120520.4974-100000@lennier.uts.ohio-state.edu> <17418.69.53.57.66.1102618255.squirrel@69.53.57.66>
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Noack" <noackjr@alumni.rice.edu> > The asr driver is in need of a lot of attention. Still, testing random > read/write is much better than testing sequential i/o as most real-world > workloads aren't sequential in nature. The raidtest utility (now in > ports) does an excellent job with random read/write testing. As a point of note 2015S performs as poor under windows as it does under freebsd so Im not so sure that its totally down to drivers. > There are many quality, (relatively) cheap controllers out there, but if > you're looking to stick with Adaptec get a 2130S. The 2130S uses the aac > driver, which is quite well tuned and maintained by Scott Long. ================================================ This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise disseminating it or any information contained in it. In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please telephone (023) 8024 3137 or return the E.mail to postmaster@multiplay.co.uk.
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