[NTLUG:Discuss] Best SCSI RAID for Linux

[Chris Cox]

Preston Hagar wrote:
> Not to change to subject completely, but does anyone have any
> recommendations of somewhere in the Metroplex (preferrably in the Fort
> Worth/Mid-Cities area) where I can pick up a LSI SCSI card.  I ususaly
> order them from a few different venders on the internet
> (provantage.com, etc.), but I could use another one right now and
> would prefer to just go and get it.  I haven't seen any at CompUsa
> (only Adaptec) and I hate Fry's (1 in 4 things you buy there don't
> work).  If you don't want to wait for or pay for shipping, where do
> you buy high-end parts? (Once again, I would prefer to not drive to
> Dallas)

Doubtful.  Especially if you want an xScale (top of the line)
one.  Let us know if you find somebody though.  We're talking
about a $1xxx card.  Intel also markets the 320-2X and is
probably the most popular vendor of the card.  Shoot, it's
even rare online.

I've seen the 320-2X board go for $400 or so on ebay.  Probably
the best deal.

I have an Elite 1600 that's about to be decommissioned.... mail
me off list if you're interested.

Also, beware of the psuedo RAID low end LSI (non-Megaraid)
cards.

When I don't want to wait, I pay a bit more for overnight.
On something this expensive, the extra cost is almost negligible.