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From: Lanny Baron <lnb@FreeBSDsystems.COM>
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To: David Miller <dmiller@sparks.net>, freebsd-hardware@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject: Re: RAID: Adaptec vs Mylex
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David, 
For real performance, especially for what you are using it for, use the 
Adaptec 5400S. FreeBSD's own Scott Long ported software for it. 

Lanny

On March 26, 2002 03:30 pm, David Miller wrote with respect to RAID: 
Adaptec vs Mylex:
> Any input from real world users on the subject?  I'm most interested
> in the 3210S and 352.  My use would be with RAID 10 support of a busy
> database server doing zillions of writes/updates.  Speed writing
> small blocks is of the essence.
>
> Reliability, robustness, speed are critical factors.  It will be
> hooked up to 10 or 12 15K drives.
>
> Input?
>
> Thanks,
>
> --- David
>
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