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Subject: Re: SATA: RAID 5 controller recommendations
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> For SATA I have always been getting the Dell 750s (now 850s) which  
> use the 'aac'
> Adaptec AdvancedRAID Controller driver, do 'man aac' for more details.

Did you ever have to replace a failed drive? You might try it, just  
to see if you're still happy afterwards.


Achim