[H-GEN] Linux file server

[Paul Gearon]

Tim Browne wrote:
> I have easy access to both Promise and Adpatec controllers.
> and
> Sony,LG,Mitsubishi DVDs.
> 
> I would like peoples input on what ATA raid hardware (PATA or SATA) and 
> DVD writer is the best way to go. Any experiences on what makes and 
> models have worked, or not worked, would be appreciated.

I don't have much experience with ATA RAID, but I'd definately recommend going 
SATA over PATA.  Also, we're using SATA RAID here at work on an Opteron, and 
it's great (ask David Jerico for details).

As for DVD recorders, I've already stated this, but I highly recommend the LG 
drive.  They are inexpensive (I spent $220 on mine), and burn all formats, 
including DVD-RAM.

The drive works fine under Linux with one exception.  It won't read the second 
layer on a dual layer DVD.  Of course, this has no effect on burning (since we 
can still only burn single layer discs).  The only problem is if you want to 
watch or rip DVD movies with the drive (which it doesn't look like you want to 
do).  I have no idea if other DVD burners suffer from this as well.

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