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Which RAID controller?

brock2112
By brock2112
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I'm thinking of going with a RAID 1 or RAID 10 setup... though my search to determine which controller I should buy has been confusing. I see huge price ranges and plenty of brands I don't recognize and simply don't know where to start. Any suggestions? Thank you!

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What OS and what are you using it for?

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https://www.newegg.com/LSI-Controllers-RAID-Cards/BrandSubCat/ID-1833-410

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32 minutes ago, brockmvendors said:

RAID 1 or RAID 10 setup

For what reasons are you thinking about RAID?
What do you want to accomplish.

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Why do you need raid?

Often the best option is to NOT use raid.

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