SATA RAID: 3ware vs. Promise

[Harrison Grundy]

Ireneusz Pluta wrote:
> Hello group,
>
> I am completing a box for PostgreSQL server on FreeBSD. Selecting a 
> RAID controller I decided to go with 3ware SE9650-16, following good 
> opinions about 3ware controllers found on FreeBSD and PostgreSQL groups.
>
> However my dealer suggest me to not to go with 3ware, and take Promise 
> SuperTrak EX16350, instead. This suggestion does not have any 
> technical background and it comes generally from the fact of limited 
> availability of 16x 3ware controllers on the local market and 
> immediate availability of Promise.
>
> Is this technically a good idea to take Promise instead of 3ware or 
> rather I definitely should insist on 3ware and wait for it?
>
> Thank you
>
> Ireneusz Pluta
>
I've heard good things about Arcea... Promise is supposed to work very 
well, when it works. If they won't garuntee compatibility, I'd insist on 
the 3ware, or look into Arcea.

--- Harrison Grundy