BLU Discuss list archive

[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

Software vs Hardware RAID

Subject: Software vs Hardware RAID
From: kristian.hermansen-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org (Kristian Hermansen)
Date: Fri, 25 May 2007 13:10:39 -0400
In-reply-to: <98343cfa0705250947v329b168cve9cb9240508ef5e8-JsoAwUIsXosN+BqQ9rBEUg@public.gmane.org>
References: <98343cfa0705250947v329b168cve9cb9240508ef5e8@mail.gmail.com>

Rusty Shackleford wrote:
> Does some know some real pros and cons of software vs hardware raid?  

Hardware RAID == the best, but expensive
FakeRAID == budget item, works for use in both windows/linux. use 
'dmraid' package to configure from linux
SoftRAID == cheap and effective, but only works with Linux. use 'mdadm' 
package
-- 
Kristian Hermansen

-- 
This message has been scanned for viruses and
dangerous content by MailScanner, and is
believed to be clean.

References:
- Software vs Hardware RAID
  - From: rusty-5uWQAetEYB7jY0qkv+UzOQ at public.gmane.org (Rusty Shackleford)

Prev by Date: Software vs Hardware RAID
Next by Date: Software vs Hardware RAID
Previous by thread: Software vs Hardware RAID
Next by thread: Software vs Hardware RAID
Index(es):
- Date
- Thread


BLU is a member of BostonUserGroups
We also thank MIT for the use of their facilities.

Boston Linux & Unix / webmaster@blu.org