Pros: Under Linux this is the best hardware option, when the array is degraded it automatically rebuilds itself while the server is operational.

Cons: Expensive.

Pros: Everything, I own 3 of these in production use as high end database servers. It's amazing what kind of performance you can get with 16 cores, 16 sticks of KVR1333D3D4R9S/8G and SSD's... it was the only instance I have ever seen where throwing hardware at a problem provided not only a fix but a long term solution.

Cons: None yet, wish it came in a chassis with 8x2.5 drive slots.

Overall Review: IPMI is nice, redundant power supplies, lots of expansion slots...

Pros: Have had more than one power failure and it clicks over instantly without any probably or power interruption.

Cons: Web interface is slow over SSL and the power reading does not use decimal places.

Pros: Straight SATA drive: 80 MB/sec, 9650 Raid 10: 150 MB/sec, 9690SA Raid 10: 220 MB/sec!

Cons: Not currently supported by the default CentOS kernel like 9650 is and even the included drivers are not current enough. Make sure to download the latest drivers from 3ware.com to create your driver disk for use during installation. I would assume it won't be long before the drivers are included in the kernel by default.

Overall Review: All of my tests are in CentOS X64 with the Western Digital RE3 YS line of 7200rpm server drives. Here are the actual results... hdparm -tT /dev/sda Timing cached reads: 3812 MB in 2.00 seconds = 1905.37 MB/sec Timing buffered disk reads: 664 MB in 3.00 seconds = 221.18 MB/sec

Pros: I own 10 of these in a linux web server environment and have never had one fail. They are rock solid and loaded with features that you would need for a server.

Cons: A little pricey but thats to be expected when your dealing with quality.

Overall Review: With a bios update this board works flawlessly with the Phenom.