Steve Bluck wrote: > > Thanks for the replies (and thanks Matt, PCI-e is indeed what > I meant -brain freeze moment), I realise "linux dd" works > -and is in fact how I've installed CentOS 5, but > unfortunately I require a card (PCI even!) that will not > require driver updates every kernel update and support a > minimum of 6 ports in RAID 1. > > Being a noob at Linux I'm having trouble sourcing a card that > is supported in the 2.6.18 kernel without the need to install > drivers, and replies from manufacturers either evade the > question or require a Masters degree in Linux, so I thought > I'd tap into the combined knowledge of everyone here! > > So I'm still open to suggestions! Here are a couple: - Controller that handles both SATA and SAS - Controller that has a battery backup write-back cache - Controller that has 4x external serial connectors so adding an enclosure to the mix later is possible The LSI cards are supported and have those features. -Ross ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and may contain legally privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail, and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender and permanently delete the original and any copy or printout thereof.