Great thanks for the much info!

Ian C. Sison wrote:


> Tape backup is unnecassary if you have RAID1 and you regularly switch your
> mirror disk.
> 

This is a good idea! Interestingly, how would switching between mirror 
disks be accomplished? Are you referring to 3ware's 4 or more IDE ports?

> 
>>>Check out http://www.3ware.com for linux compatible hardware raid IDE
>>>controllers.
>>>
>>...been hunting for this eversince (locally), any sources here? How
>>about if I opt for a mobo with a built-in RAID? Can the system disk be
>>separated from the data disk/s?
>>
> 
> 3ware recently mailed a client of mine this contact address:
> 
> Joji Garcia
> Marketing Manager
> SuperNet Solutions, Inc.
> Suite 1008 Orient Square Condominium
> Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center
> Pasig City
> Philippines
> Tel: +632-638-2294
> Fax: +632-638-1937
> Mobile: +63-917-7929625
> 
> 
> If you want to stick to opensource drivers, the best you can do with these
> firmware-based raid controllers (promise, hpt) is software raid1 over the
> ide devices detected by the kernel.  Unfortunately software raid over IDE
> does not support hot swap. Only 3ware supports hot swap IDE raid.
> 


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