Serial ATA (SATA) seems destined to replace old-standard Parallel ATA as the hard drive interface of choice for future PCs, making it a technology worthy of additional reading. Many hardware manufacturers' Web sites include at least an introduction to SATA, but Maxtor provides more resources than most. You'll also find useful introductions to SATA on hardware sites such as Tom's Hardware Guide and TweakTown. The Serial ATA Working Group's site is worth a look as well.
If you want to learn more about RAID, a great place to start is the excellent discussion of RAID solutions on AnandTech. The comprehensive overview of RAID at The PC Guide also provides a wealth of useful information.
To learn more about a given RAID controller before you buy, including how to install it, check out the support section of the manufacturer's Web site. Installation guides and manuals are often available for download.
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