SATA Controller Cards

We resume testing multi-channel SATA-RAID controller cards. Today we are going to introduce to you a not very new, but certainly revolutionary solution from 3ware - 3ware 9500S-8 controller. Find out...

Pros: work perfect, able to install windows xp in RAID 0 without problem, 128MB of SDRAM Cons: very expensive, need some technical knowledge to install windows xp. Manual doesn't have the all the...

When you first open the package from Vantec, the first thing you'll notice is the attention and detail taken with these products. The shiny finish on the metal enclosure is very eye catching, and...

Pros: None really Cons: Forgot one thing in previous review - when the mirror gets out of sync, MANUAL intervention is required to start the rebuild.

Pros: Inexpensive, Works with Windows Cons: Locks up in Linux Other Thoughts: I bought this card for use with my Linux router/file server. The card periodically locks up, even under light load.

Current PCs are still rare to propose one or more connectors eSATA. This Adaptec's PCI Express card proposes to fill this gap with its two eSATA entries. Bonus, it can manage both external...

Pros: Works well. Just remember to use drivers. Cons: NEEDS drivers to be installed. Updating BIOS is a little complicated. Other Thoughts: Even with Vista, you need drivers. Use CD or download and...