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Re: SATA RAID5 adaptor other than 3ware?



Hi,

> Thanks!
>
> I have found GDT8546RZ which would fit my needs, but when I "rgrep -i" for
> "icp" or "gdt" in /lib/modules/2.6.8-9-amd64-k8-smp/kernel/drivers/scsi ,
> it
> only matches ips.ko which seems to be a SCSI, not SATA module. So I guess
> there is a module, hopefully source code, available from ICP's site?

The driver show all disks as SCSI-Disks, also the SATA-Disks.

> The product page
> http://www.icp-vortex.com/english/product/pci/rz_sata/8546rz_e.htm it
> lists
> Linux under the supported platforms, but it's not clear if AMD64 is
> included.

It is supported. They have also the tools for the AMD64.
I use the same card since 6 month without problems.

Otherwise ICP-Vortex has a very good hotline, call them for further
questions (no expensive service number!!).

Greetings

Stefan



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