[ale] Build-yer-own NAS server

[Robert Story]

On Wed, 7 Jun 2006 07:47:13 -0400 Greg wrote:
GF> If you want to use IDE, then use a card like the 3ware controller that
GF> only supports one IDE drive per cable.  (ie. Masters only, no slaves).
GF>  I have not priced one in a few years, but they used to be about
GF> $100/drive.  ie. ~$400 for a 4 drive controller.

Monarch has the HighPoint 454, a 4 port IDE controller, for < $100. I have one
of these that I'm using with software raid.

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=150809