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this is a high-end RAID controller for server applications (although you
could still use it in a workstation)

AMI MegaRaid 428, dual channel ultra PCI RAID host adapter, with clustering
support.
battery-backed up ECC cache memory using parity simms.
battery backup module

-onboard Intel i960�CA I/O Processor @ 33 Mhz
-PCI 2.1 Compliant
-PCI Bus Master
-Burst Data Transfer Rate of 132 MB/s
-Write Invalidate Supported
-Up to 128 MB Cache Using Two 72 Pin Industry Standard Parity SIMMs
-Allows for Mixing of Unequal SIMMs
-Write Through/Back on a Logical Drive Basis
-Adaptive Read-Ahead
-FPM DRAM Support Single Sided SIMMS
-AMIBIOS� RAID Firmware on Flash EPROM
-NVRAM Stores RAID Configuration
-Tone Generator Provides Audible System Warnings
-Full Length PCI Footprint (12.3" x 4.2")
-Onboard 2 68 pin Ultra Wide SCSI Connectors
-Onboard 2 50 pin Ultra SCSI Connectors
-Onboard 2 68 pin external MicroCentronics Connectors
-Raid levels 0,1,3,5,10,30,50, 0+1 mix & match raid levels, up to 28 drives
worth

detail specs at: http://www.ami.com/megaraid/controllers/s428spec.html

drivers for WinNT, Linux, SCO Openserver, Netware are available.
$400.
these same cards are available as options in HP, Dell, and some IBM servers
for over $1500.

stephenc@expert-market.com / Denver, CO