I've used a Silicon Image sil3123 PCI x1 sata raid controller at home on XP, Vista and W7, 2 500gig samsungs in a stripe with no problem. OS's were booted from it. Can't verifiy under Server though.
Only stoppped using it because one of the drives fecked up, usual click..click, still under warranty. Never had any problems with stability, pc was running for 73 days at one stage. http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.aspx?sku=324168 Regards Tony Patton Desktop Operations Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] Eric E Eskam <[email protected]> 20/05/2009 18:38 Please respond to "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> To "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> cc Subject Looking for good PCI Express SATA controller I need a quick recommendation from someone actually using one of these things with Server 2003 - validation that it works with SBS 2003 would be even better. I'm just looking for two ports, Hardware RAID 1 (mirroring), support for native command queuing, SATA 3 speed (preferable) and most importantly stable Windows server drivers. Ability to boot from the controller is also a requirement. While the Internet is full of information, finding the *most pertinent* information isn't always that easy. So if someone has a good SATA PCI Express SATA controller that they are happy with, please reply with make/model. Thanks! Eric Eskam =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= The contents of this message are mine personally and do not reflect any position of the U.S. Government "The human mind treats a new idea the same way the body treats a strange protein; it rejects it." - P. B. Medawar ==================================================================== http://www.quinn-insurance.com This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance, unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator. QUINN-Insurance Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Life Direct Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 292374 and is a private company limited by shares. QUINN-Insurance Limited is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Both companies have their head office at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
