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

[Larry Snyder]

Robert Novak <rnovak at indyramp.com> wrote:
---my own stuff snipped---
> 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.

except that one's not differential....

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

and that one's LVD vs. HVD....

> 
> 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.

So am I  -- My biggest Alpha (which ain't that big) has an 8751 in it.
Flawless!

> 
> 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...).

Been there -- better'n exlax!

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

...and it's me, and I will likely do the same damned thing!

> 
> --Rob
thanx,
Larry who-said-I-never-listen-to-anybody? Snyder :-)