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From: cpcahil@virtech.uucp (Conor P. Cahill)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.sysv386
Subject: Re: SCSI adapters for UNIX
Keywords: Adaptec, Future Domain
Message-ID: <1991May19.011750.25183@virtech.uucp>
Date: 19 May 91 01:17:50 GMT
References: <32@metran.UUCP>
Organization: Virtual Technologies Inc.
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jay@metran.UUCP (Jay Ts) writes:

>I am in the process of deciding between Adaptec and Future Domain for
>the SCSI controller in a client's ISC 2.2 system.  I have an Adaptec
>1542b in my own, but am unimpressed with Adaptec's technical support.

As far as SCSI controllers are concerned, ISCs drivers take full advantage
of the bus mastering capabilities of the adaptec.  Therefore in a system
with heavy cpu load it will run circles around the Future Domain.

I haven't had to use technical support for any of the three, so I can't
comment on that.

>Also, there was mention once or twice in this group of an "Adaptec clone"
>that was a lot less expensive, and maybe even better supported.  I'm afraid
>I missed the details; can someone bring me up to date on that?

Bustec is and Adaptec clone manufacturer and thier boards are pretty 
good.

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