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[strainer]

I have been happy with EV1, SM, TP, etc. but have been gradually dropping servers there because I don't like getting raped on raid 1. All I am asking for is a decent RAID-1 setup or even software RAID. SM used to have a low cost RAID 1 but its sold out right now. I'm not willing to pay hundreds more per month for a $49 disk and free software that comes with Red Hat.

Are there any hosting companies in those leagues with reasonable low priced RAID?

TIA

[sirius]

I don't know of too many companies that CAN'T offer you RAID1. Take a look around in the Dedicated and Colo Hosting Offers forum.

I know EV1 and GNAX both offer it.

Just a note of preference, avoid software level RAID is at all possible.

Sirius

[strainer]

Thanks - but most that will do RAID want an arm and a leg, GNAX I know is a great exception but they charge for 95 percentile bandwidth, I need a flat charge for 2000 GB or whatever. Take a look at EV1 or The Planet's prices. I've used software RAID on dozens of servers for years and actually prefer it - easier to manage remotely and I trust it more, but hardware raid is ok too.

[layer0]

As Sirius said most companies can offer you RAID.

If you simply contact their sales department it's very likely that they can offer you a solution.

RAID is very popular due to the generally adverse effect of hard disk failures.

edit: www.tranxactglobal.com - GNAX dedicated servers with per GB bandwidth.

edit2: also check out www.softlayer.com. They're new but they do appear to be very clued up judging by their superb responses to my pre-sales questions. They offer cost-effective raid solutions, but as Sirius said below cheaper is not always better especially when it comes to RAID. You definitely don't want a cheap RAID card.

[sirius]

Sorry Bubba, but running a RAID setup costs money, money which you'll need to pay in order to get it. Cheaper is not always better, but you'll likely figure that out.

Sirius

[strainer]

Thanks thats one reason I like to stay with software RAID which I have found rock solid on RHEL over many years on many servers. I can't see into remote RAID cards and don't know what they are using. Last I looked GNAX ONLY offered 95 percentile billing; I will shoot them an email as otherwise I liked them.

Originally Posted by elix

As Sirius said most companies can offer you RAID.

If you simply contact their sales department it's very likely that they can offer you a solution.

RAID is very popular due to the generally adverse effect of hard disk failures.

edit: www.tranxactglobal.com - GNAX dedicated servers with per GB bandwidth.

edit2: also check out www.softlayer.com. They're new but they do appear to be very clued up judging by their superb responses to my pre-sales questions. They offer cost-effective raid solutions, but as Sirius said below cheaper is not always better especially when it comes to RAID. You definitely don't want a cheap RAID card.