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The computer I've decided to switch to for my file server is an old 2x-P3 server. (yeah, i know). It's a server board currently hosting SCSI but I'd like to get a decent PCI SATA card for it, one that works with linux. Reviews and info for these are all over the place. In my experience, PCI ATA add-in cards were always super-finicky, which is why I'm reaching out for advice.
Preferences:
Note that while this mobo has PCI-X slots (3 busses), I'm hoping to find a 66mhz PCI 32-bit card which should be *enough* bandwidth and yet simplify moving it to another old-ass computer if necessary. I'd be okay staying with scsi for some reasons, but the drives are just too hot and too expensive to expand. I have an investment in this machien and PCI-X and it's been super-solid over the years.
Preferences:
- under $50 (could be ebay)
- 32-bit pci, supporting 66mhz
- at least sata-II
- fast, reliable and easy to configure
- raid nice, but not necessary
Note that while this mobo has PCI-X slots (3 busses), I'm hoping to find a 66mhz PCI 32-bit card which should be *enough* bandwidth and yet simplify moving it to another old-ass computer if necessary. I'd be okay staying with scsi for some reasons, but the drives are just too hot and too expensive to expand. I have an investment in this machien and PCI-X and it's been super-solid over the years.
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