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The Sunday 2007-12-02 at 09:06 -0600, Jim Flanagan wrote:
I've been reading a lot about the differences between software raid in
linux and the motherboard raid options. Most linux distros recommend
linux software raid over the mobo raid, claiming more flexibility to use
different types of drives, no lock in to mobo drivers, etc. I suspect
this is due to problems with mobo raid in the past, and a general
tendency to favor open source.
No, it's not because problems in the past.
Each mobo can use it's own method for mirroring, and that method doesn't
have to be compatible with other mobos, not even of the same manufacturer.
If your mobo breaks down, it's very possible you will not be able to
reuse your hard disk without a full reformat, losing all data.
That is the past, present, and future .-(
They do claim software raid uses more
system resources.
Compared with a real hardware raid, yes. Compared with a fake raid (one
that requires drivers), not really.
This is probably a loaded question, but any thoughts on the matter?
There is another issue: the mobo raid should work with windows, if you
double boot. The software one will not.
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Cheers,
Carlos E. R.
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