[nzlug] Raid

[Volker Kuhlmann]

> So if 1 drive dies... and the controller is ok you just replace the 
> drive, rebuild array and do a little dance.

... and song.

> If the controller dies... you should have all the data intact on 2 
> drives... can they be plugged directly into a sata port on mobo without 
> a controller?

With Linux software raid: yes! With hardware raid, you're dependent on
the proprietory firmware on the card...

Volker

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