RAID - raidframe vs hardware/controller

[Paul Goyette <paul%whooppee.com@localhost>]

I'm about to implement RAID in my home server, and would like to know 
the relative merits of using software raid(4) raidframe vs "hardware" 
raid as implemented in the hard-drive controller.

Is it possible to use raid-set as boot device?

Are they equally confusing to configure (specifically WRT labelling!)?

Are they equally easy to "manage" (swap and rebuild failing member)?

Any other considerations?


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