Advice on the Sata Raid Controller

Hi all

After a months long test of ESXi 3.5, now I want to configure a more robust system based on a Dell SC 1420, but with an updated Sata Raid Controller to level.  I need to choose a mid Sata Raid controller price (£120 - £150) but I'm worried about compatibility.

Can anyone recommend a Sata Raid which will give good performance and is supported with ESXi 3.5

I don't want to change the configs and others, even if other people seem to have made this summer with success.

Dave

Go to www.vm-help.com. (Awesome site of Dave M) You will find a whitebox HCL it as well as Sata controllers. Note that these llisted are not supported by VMware, but have been confirmed to work.

Nemasis

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