Re: [exim] [OT] RAID (was: Re: Which hardware do you use for…

On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 09:49:57AM +0100, Martin.Hepworth wrote:
> Software raid isn't optimal....never has been
>
> Hardware raid is the way to go if you need RAID.

... and if you buy a spare hardware raid controller of *every type you have
in use*.

That's the main disadvantage of hardware raid over software raid - if the
controller dies, you're dead in the water unless you have a spare that's
exactly the same time. With software raid, if the controller or box die, you
just stick the disks in another box and you're on your way.

Thanks,
Ward.