hy would it cause large CPU utilization when it has LSISAS2008 IOP PowerPC 440 @ 533MHz? I
the implementation on that board is called IR (integrated raid) if i recall correctly. it basically allows it to boot, then kicks it over to the CPU on your comp. it is just enough to boot. its kinda a HBA/Raid card hybrid. thats why it gives uber soft-raid esque numbers. that is how the 9211 functions.
the max stripe size is 64 for that btw?