new motherboard for use with old SCSI RAID array
I have a 12 year old home built computer running winXP sp3 and a 1+0 Adaptec software RAID card Adaptec 39320a PCI-X. Replaced Power supply with PC Cooling unit a couple of years ago. Have replaced several of the Seagate Cheetah drives as the machine runs 24x7.
I want to get a new motherboard, but want to continue to use the SCSI RAID array. I know there are better hard drive options, but I have considerable $ invested in the SCSI drives, plus I am just p[lain stubborn and want to make this old hard drive system work with a new mohterborad and other components.
Is there any way I can use the old Adaptec 39320a PCI-X SCSI software RAID card?
Suggestions for new motherboard??
PCIE to PCI-X adapter, possibly PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card:
https://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/Slot-Extension/PCI-Express-to-PCI-Adapter-Card~PEX1PCI1
Any other SCSI RAID card that I could use on a modern motherboard?
Suggestions for new motherboard?? Mid priced.
Thanks.
I want to get a new motherboard, but want to continue to use the SCSI RAID array. I know there are better hard drive options, but I have considerable $ invested in the SCSI drives, plus I am just p[lain stubborn and want to make this old hard drive system work with a new mohterborad and other components.
Is there any way I can use the old Adaptec 39320a PCI-X SCSI software RAID card?
Suggestions for new motherboard??
PCIE to PCI-X adapter, possibly PCI Express to PCI Adapter Card:
https://www.startech.com/Cards-Adapters/Slot-Extension/PCI-Express-to-PCI-Adapter-Card~PEX1PCI1
Any other SCSI RAID card that I could use on a modern motherboard?
Suggestions for new motherboard?? Mid priced.
Thanks.
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To clarify:
1. I do not need to transfer the drive image that currently exists. I will do a clean install
2. I am not wed to the adaptec controller, but do want to use the drives
3. I plan to upgrade to windows 7 and then probably windows 10
4. I do want to run a RAID 10 array, either hardware or software, but it has to be SCSI, not SAS or SATA
1. I do not need to transfer the drive image that currently exists. I will do a clean install
2. I am not wed to the adaptec controller, but do want to use the drives
3. I plan to upgrade to windows 7 and then probably windows 10
4. I do want to run a RAID 10 array, either hardware or software, but it has to be SCSI, not SAS or SATA
Ah, makes sense now.
Your card appears to be full height. So plugging it into the Startech will make it exceed the height inside a standard case. A very interesting piece of equipment though.
Can't really recommend a board or new SCSCI though (if you go that way). I'll let others do that.
Your card appears to be full height. So plugging it into the Startech will make it exceed the height inside a standard case. A very interesting piece of equipment though.
Can't really recommend a board or new SCSCI though (if you go that way). I'll let others do that.
Look here for Adaptec SCSI HBA/RAID driver support in Win10 http://ask.adaptec.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17425/~/what-adaptec-products-are-supported-in-windows-10%3F
My reasoning: Your RAID array AS IS may NOT be supported on a different SCSCI card.
The card itself seems to be supported up to Windows 7 and possibly may still be supported in Windows 10 (but can't prove this).
But wait for other experts to comment.