Third IDE hard disk

[Mark]

Steven Hartland wrote:

> > Ok, what then if I buy a Promise TX2 card for it? Will I be able
> > to use that card as third IDE controller? (I know the TX2 is on
> > the hardware compatibility list). Just making sure now; I'm
> > tired of surprises. 

> Just use 5.2.1 and u'll be fine with the current card.

I cannot use 5.2.1 at the moment. A few month ago we decided to go with 4.9R. That is what I installed, and have been preparing for months (on a Vmware box first). If I could use 5.2.1, I would have bought SATA disks, and would not have to bother with IDE any more.

Thanks,

- Mark