On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 8:41 PM, Joseph L. Casale jcasale@activenetwerx.com wrote:
I hope you don't dislike HP's controllers designed for the its servers, like the P800 etc, as they are using the same chip as your preferred controller :) The e/p line of smart array controllers have been the most rock solid controllers (including my OE LSI's like the one you mention) I have ever used.
Maybe so, but I've found the P800s to be incredibly flakey. Performance wise, fine - no problems - but the p800s have failed more times than I can say. Just transporting machines with them to customers have been enough to kill the controller. A slight knock here, a slight knock there - blam. Can't say the same about the 888ELP - we've shipped several and have been absolutely rock solid.
Regards,
Martyn