Plz recommend a SATA-III controller card [solved]

I only need this to control a single SSD (new vertex 4) so internal connectors would be great.  I want something that someone can endorse as problem-free.  In reading some online reviews, it seems as though some are NOT linux compatible, for example: Rosewill RC-227
Several specifically mention Linux positive feedback:
Koutech IO-PESA230 reported to use a Marvell 88SE9128.
Rocket Highpoint 620 reported to use a Marvell 88SE9128.
I'd rather take a recommendation from a fellow Archer with some experience using the hardware.  Thanks in advance.
Last edited by graysky (2012-05-09 00:31:44)

Don't have experience with that but I would go with something from LSI, Intel or Adaptec those are major players of controller market so they should know what they're doing. For ~50$ there is Adaptec 1220SA, guy from this thread has it: https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=98632, he's active, you can PM him The problem is Sata II, guess Vertex4 needs Sata III?
Did you consider PCI Express SSD like Revo drive or something similar? They're pricey but you don't have to spend 50$ on controller. Don't know your price tag though.
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