Adaptec 39320 controler + 6 Fujitsu mas 36gb 15000 rpm drives u 320 the
fastest i could get or is there something else, faster? Thanks
Yes. Flash RAM based HDs. eg.
http://www.bitmicro.com/products_edisk_35_ide.php
Very expensive, but very very fast.
They are fast for a database application (IOPS), but rather slow
(in comparison) for streaming applications (sustained R/W Rate).
Not a good match for OP requirements.