SATA: RAID 5 controller recommendations

[Mike Tancsa]

At 07:23 PM 31/10/2005, Francisco Reyes wrote:
>On Sat, 29 Oct 2005, Mike Tancsa wrote:
>
>>>
>>>>I use the 3ware line (8xxx) and they are very stable, but not the 
>>>>fastest. For speed, check out the cards from Areca.  Native 
>>>>FreeBSD support and they are FAST
>>>>http://www.areca.com.tw/products/html/pcix-sata.htm
>
>Saw a review last night of the Areca cards vs the latest 3ware. The 
>areca cards were about twice as fast, but the article says that they 
>are about twice as expensive (or something on that area). :-(

Which 3ware were they comparing ?  The 9500SX was a little bit more 
than the 4 port ARECA here in Canada.  Still waiting for RAM so I can 
test.  Hopefully later this week :(

         ---Mike