Re: Tekram DC310U? Re: Advansys 3940UA Ultra-SCSI controller recommended?

[provinsd@enf403-2.ensu.ucalgary.ca (Dean Allen Provins)]

Peter:

> Hi again,
> 
> I can get a Tekram DC310U PCI Ultra-SCSI controller (based on the
> Symbios Logic SYM53C860 SCSI-3 Chip) for the same price as
> the Advansys 3940UA.  It uses the sym53c8xx.o driver.
> 
> Should I go for that instead?
> 
> Thanks!
> -- 
> Peter Galbraith, research scientist          <GalbraithP@dfo-mpo.gc.ca>
> Maurice Lamontagne Institute, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
> P.O. Box 1000, Mont-Joli Qc, G5H 3Z4 Canada. 418-775-0852 FAX: 775-0546

I've used two Tekram cards and find them quite reliable.  I cannot
comment on your alternative, but they are certainly much cheaper than
the Adaptec which was the only alternative for me.

Dean Provins
Calgary