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In article <42j59g$t5c@news1.mcs.net>,
	arunkhan@mcs.com (Arun K. Khan) writes:
> I am in the planning stage for converting my Linux box from IDE to SCSI 
> devices.  I also plan to install Unixware, Solaris x86, and Windows NT.
> 
> The PCI cards I am aware of are the AHA2940, TMC3260, QLOGIC BASIC PCI, 
> BUSLOGIC, and generic cards based on the NCR 53C810/53C825.
> 
> I would like to hear about your experiences (good/bad) with the various PCI 
> based SCSI controller cards.  It will help me choose a card that is most 
> compatible with multiple OSs.

In one system, we are using two AHA2940s, with 4 devices on one
and 5 on the other.  Devices are five 2Mb Hawks, two older disks,
DAT, CD-ROM.  No problems whatsoever.

> 
> The features I am considering are;
> 
> 1.  Has BIOS to allow boot from SCSI hard disks

Yes

> 2.  Has bus mastering capabilities

Yes

> 3.  The type of external connector (e.g. DB25/50 pin Centronics etc.)

High density 50 pin locking

> 4.  Supports SCS1-2

Yes

> 5.  PCI 2.0 compliant

Presumably?

> 6.  Compatible with Unixware/SCO/Solaris x86

Solaris x86 - yes (you need Driver Update 6 or later; currently at 8)
Others - don't know.

The only drawback was (in the UK at least) they are only sold with
the EZ-SCSI software (i.e. in kit form), which is an unnecessary
waste if you are not using DOS/MS-Windows, nor the supplied cable.

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