Time to build (initialize) a RAID5 array?

[BoB-O TiVo]

How long should it take to build a 900GB (4 x 300GB) RAID5 array using a good add-in card?

It looks like 4-5 hours, I just want to make sure I'm not missing something.

Thanks,
BoB

 

[ohknats]

That sounds about right. My Areca card with 5x250GB drives takes 3 hours exactly

 

[BoB-O TiVo]

Which Areca card? The card I have is the ARC-1210. I'm wondering if total size is the limiting factor or size of each disk?

Thanks,
BoB

 

[ohknats]

I have the ARC1120.

 

[fibroptikl]

Where did you guys buy your Acera's from?

 

[ohknats]

I bought mine from www.rackmountpro.com