Re: raid backup

From: Lewis Watson (lists_at_visionsix.com)
Date: 05/29/04

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Date: Sat, 29 May 2004 12:12:20 -0500

    > just want to say that I use the promise tx2/2000 raid controllers with
    > no problems at all..
    > I use them on several hosts with ide disks and for redundancy, or
    > mirroring.
    > bottom line for me is, if one disks fails the system needs to keep on
    > going, and they do..
    > I made a little script which sends me an email when the array isn't
    > status READY anymore..
    >
    > in 2.5 years this only once happened with an server at the office,
    > replaced the disk in the weekend when I had the time. this is all good
    > enough for me.. ;-)
    >
    > just my 0,02
    > -Erik.
    >

    Hi Eric,
    I've had a great deal of success as well with the TX2000. I would like to
    ask if you would share your script for watching the TX2000 status?
    Thanks,
    Lewis

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