[rescue] Re: So Adaptec sucks...but

[Robert Novak]

On Sat, 18 Aug 2001, Larry Snyder wrote:

> Here's the scenario:
> 
> I've managed to get 8 up on the shiny new U30.  And managed to load up
> a bunch of tools as well (ssh, etc).  It's got a pair of 4.2's.
> 
> The supported Symbios/LSI single-port card is $425.

Maybe look around for a cheaper supported SCSI card?

Intraserver/LSI have a single-channel short UWSCSI (40MB/sec) card at
http://www.intraserver-store.com/ss3140um.html for just $190. Drivers are
apparently included in Solaris.

They also have a $280 U2LVD80 SCSI card at
http://www.intraserver-store.com/ss6100lm.html

I've used their dual bus card in a U60RM from Tatung under Solaris 7. It
took add-on drivers but made good use of my U160 disks. 

Not affiliated with Intraserver/LSI, just a satisfied customer. 

There are other companies that do these cards... I think Phobos and
Antares both have them but I've only used the Antares (can't find online
pricing for them...).

> Here's the question:
> Am I ahead to get a multipack and a bunch of spud brackets and migrate
> the freebie disks, or buy the $$$card, or try and get the 3944 running
> under 8?

If it were me, I'd probably use about $400 worth of my time and then break
down and get the $200 card. :) 

--Rob

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