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1. Host-based vs Controller-based RAID

I am investigating what Sun hardware solution to purchase that will
serve as a database server, serving a mix of OLTP and DSS applications.
Several Oracle8 databases will be on there, among other things.  I figured
around 300GB of disk capacity will suffice.  I asked the DBAs what type
of I/O will be predominant on the system, and they said some apps will be
read intensive, others write intensive.

So, my question is, should I consider a host-based RAID system (such as
the D1000, A5000) or the controller-based RAID system (such as the A3500
and A1000)?  Are there big performance differences between the two?  How
about reliability?  What's everyone's experience been in comparing the two
and are there any papers on this subject?  

Thanks.
                        --john
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John J. Sasso, Jr                     Engineering/Scientific Consultant
R.P.I., Engineering Physics Dept.     Logic Technology, Inc.

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