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Thanks for the info. The adaptec recommendation lead me to their website, which states that the 1200a, which is less than $100, provides real-time monitoring via software, which is good enough for me.

Go with the Silicon Image chipset, as it is the most featureful and widely supported. I didnt' and am somewhat sorry I didn't. Anyway, my server happily runs RAID-1, here are the specs:<BR>Debian ...

Have you ever imagined having all your files, backups, and even your home security system seamlessly managed from a single, compact device? A Synology NAS can make that a reality, but let’s be honest, ...

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