Hello,

> unfortunately, this won't bring the advantages of a RAID1 -- as the 
> boot device is a SPOF then. (no, i don't plan to reboot the machine 
> regurlarly, but IMHO it's mandatory that if i have a RAID1 that it 
> covers all boot-related issues, too.)
> 
> however, it'd be possible to set up a machine in the way you intended 
> _plus_ booting from a USB memory stick (no movable parts, should be far 
> more reliable than a HD then)... but sparc64 surely lacks support to 
> boot from USB stick :(
You could use a CompactFlash card - all you need is an adaptor, the interface is already IDE.

have fun
Michael