Best SATA **HARDWARE** RAID card that is supported in Linux ?

[Kniteman77]

Looking to build an array out of some 250gb SATA disks I just bought and i was wondering what is a good solid hardware raid controler to use in linux.

I want to do Raid 5 and have the ability to have a hotspare and hotswap the drives.

LMK what you guys think

AIM : Kniteman77

Kniteman77 at hotmail dot com

 

[wallsfd949]

3ware would be my choice

 

[Steve]

3ware 8506-4LP

 

[MNKyDeth]

The other guys are right, the 3ware card is the only hardware sata controller currently available for linux or windows.

 

[Sunner]

We're using an Escalade 8506-8 with 8 250GB Hitachi Deskstars, and it's working perfectly.
Redhat Linux 9.