Try initio SCSI cards. They have Linux drivers, their cards are bootable, and their prices are reasonable. I'm using one such card at work, and it's great. I only bought this piece of garbage adaptec non bootable 78xx series card because it was so dirt cheap I couldn't resist. www.initio.com for more info > >> In your opinion what would be the best choice for a scsi controller for a > >> tape drive, or who has the best drivers so far? > > > Use an Adaptec controller. Probably a 19160 or something slower. Best driver > > compatibility, and best speed, and probably some of the best prices. > > No way best prices. Adaptec is always the price leader, meaning highest > price. If you want lowest possible price and broadest driver support, > *and* you don't plan to use SCSI for your HD, you can't beat > NCR/Symbios/LSI Logic chipped HBA's. SYM8751SP cards are usually > available on eBay in the $25-$40 range, currently bidding at $31. New > LSI cards with features comparable to the various Adaptec models > generally cost 1/3 to 50% less. > -- > A gift opens the way for the giver, and ushers him into the presence of > the great. Proverbs 18:16 NKJV > > Felix Miata *** http://mrmazda.members.atlantic.net > > > There's plenty of semicolons to go around
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