Cheapie SCSI adapters

[Michael Hipp]

Harry G wrote:
> On Thu November 9 2006 11:29 am, Michael Hipp wrote:
>> Thus asked the parsimonious (cheapskate) Linux admin...
>>
>> Any of you good folk used any of these SCSI adapters? (They're about a
>> half - a third of the lowest low-end Adaptec or LSI card.)
>>
>> ACARD AEC-6712UW:
>>    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16816123102
>>
> I don't know the model number, but I have been using an Acard unit for about 
> 3-4 years with no problems whatsoever.  Make sure that if needed, you choose 
> a bootable model. 

Just to close the loop on this thread...

I ordered the ACARD linked above. Came in yesterday. Seems to work great. My 
system boots from it with no problems.

Installation consisted of installing it in a PCI slot. The correct 'atp870u' 
module was automatically found and loaded with no help from me. Zero effort. 
It's *scary* how easy this stuff has become.

Michael