Anyone make IDE RAID cards anymore?

[explrsport]

I can't seem to find a current new MB that supports IDE RAID without the use for Serial ATA adapters, so I am looking for a PCI card to do the job. Promise doesn't seem to make them anymore? I need an inexpensive but VERY reliable card for a file server.

 

[ScrapSilicon]

uhm.... that's interesting..got a buttload of refurb product on that search..

 

[NumbaJuan]

 

[explrsport]

So I'm basically looking at $70?

 

[NumbaJuan]

HighPoint

 

[NumbaJuan]

Originally posted by: explrsport
So I'm basically looking at $70?

Tekram for $27.00

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: NumbaJuan

Originally posted by: explrsport
So I'm basically looking at $70?

Tekram for $27.00

thanks NumbaJuan

 

[explrsport]

Is it good quality? I need RAID 1 for these file servers, and reliabity is key.

 

[OverVolt]

Maybe look into one that is hot-swapable.

 

[Viper96720]

Fasttrak 4000
Who said promise doesn't make ide raid cards. Tekram is a good brand
Didn't notice the inexpensive part 4000 is around a $100

 

[explrsport]

Nah, don't need hot-swap ability....but the card can't break!

 

[ozone13]

Koutech raid for $23 here.

 

[GGabus]

It's not cheap but has the best performance Adaptec 2400a

 

[Jeff7]

If this is for a server, something a bit more high-end than a $23 Koutech might be a good idea. More expensive cards should do more of the work themselves, and not rely on the CPU as much. At least, that's what I've picked up from my ventures into the RAID world, and from what I've read on the forums.

 

[sharkeeper]

Is it good quality? I need RAID 1 for these file servers, and reliabity is key.

You should go with SCSI. IDE has no business in a server where reliability is paramount! PERIOD!

-DAK-

 

[Auric]

Compgeeks has Silicon Image for $20. I used one in me mum's PC just for a single IDE drive. Unlike some of the other IDE/RAID chips it is a full controller supporting all IDE devices (CD, etc.) not just HDD's.