Hi all, >>My original idea was to use an IDE 3ware 7000-2 controller. >>Has someone experience with this controller and debian ? >We have 20+ Escalade 7500-8 cards and they work fairly well. [..]and many other usefull hints[..] I happy to know that the 3ware will work. :-) Thanks a lot to all for your comments and help. Cheers Gunnar