Adaptec RAID 2045

Advantages: online capacity expansion, deals with hard disc problems better
Disadvantages: slow compared to software RAID

...recommend upgrading to current firmware and 2.16 storcon utl (both are on www.intel.com. There is a linux version of the 2.16 storcon, but it was hard to find!) With initial installation on a Gigabyte GA7 motherboard and Adaptec 2940AU SCSI controller, the problems with onboard intel BIOS / adaptec 2940AU and mobo BIOS reared it's ugly head. I could not for the life of me with all the PCI juggling, IRQ remapping and BIOS remapping options get it to boot with a Adaptec SCSI card and Intel RAID card. I asked a friend about his setup, and he had no problems (he was running a Intel serverboard with his SRCS14L) My problem was solved by removing SCSI from system completely and migrating to IDE bootup drives (which was such a pain on linux!) Current drivers are 2.05 which are included since the 2.4.19 kernel. As with all RAID controllers... Read review

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Advantages: Speed, 5 year warrenty
Disadvantages: Low capacity considering price

.... These controller cards typically come in PCI (32 bit) or PCI-X (64 bit) flavours. Some have the ability to be installed in either slots, but this will vary depending on the controller card purchased. An Adaptec 29160N works well with these drives and can be picked up second hand for around £30. For a good source on information regarding SCSI controller cards, vist Adaptecs website at www.adaptec.com. You may also need to consider a drive cooler as well, as these drives run hot due to their high rotational speeds. However, in my opinion this additional cost is well worth it. Whatever type of work you currently perform on you PC, it will boot faster, open applications quicker and generally feel more responsive. And if your system is still not fast enough, you can buy 2 or 3 drives, a RAID card and configure them as a stripped set which will give... Read review

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Advantages: This lap top is the best on the market, for its value
Disadvantages: this lap top does not have a 80GB hard drive like my old one

...The V2045 laptop is one of the best laptops on the market, especially with its 80GB hard drive and its very good wide screen, It copys/ burns Cds and DVDs so fast you would not beleive. This lap top is priced around 700 pounds to buy new and 500 to buy second hand, It is well worth it for value for money.The V2045 laptop is one of the best laptops on the market, especially with its 80GB hard drive and its very good wide screen, It copys/ burns Cds and DVDs so fast you would not beleive. This lap top is priced around 700 pounds to buy new and 500 to buy second hand, It is well worth it for value for money.... Read review

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