[KLUG Members] New or Used SCSI Boards

[Bryan J. Smith]

Bruce Atherton wrote:
> I have found two different sources for Adaptec 2490 SCSI boards, one readily
> admits that it is used. The other is questionable. The question is:
> Is it ok to use used boards? Or should I keep on looking for a different
> source altogether?

When you're talking Linux, I _avoid_ Adaptec cards like the black
plague.

I prefer Advansys (the first vendor to support Linux, back in
1994/95 days) as well as any card that uses Symbios Logic chips
(like the TekRam DC-390 series).  The nice thing is that they are
usually cheaper than Adaptec, and a tad faster.  Advansys products
even have the Adaptec-like BIOS/config setup as well.

TekRam also has a "low-cost," BIOS-less UltraNarrow controller, the
DC-315U, which can be had for $20.

-- TheBS

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