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October 30th, 2021 14:00
Raid controller
Is there a simple way to use sas drives in a regular pc?
I have been putting these in my t310 and t105 test servers but still have several left over.
My thinking is to install linux/truenas/proxmox onto either vostro or my custom build. Probably 4x2tb sas drives in raid 0 initially.
I know sas wont work in a sata controller (tried) .
Is there a generic raid controller which isnt poweredge specific?
I would be really interested to know if this has worked for anybody please.
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October 31st, 2021 02:00
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Megaraid controllers are VERY expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/LSI-Logic-MegaRAID-9341-8i-LSI00407/dp/B00GTDT0VC
You won't be saving any money trying to recycle SAS Drives. If you are just wanting to use drives then use interposer cables on a precision model that supports both drive types non mixed on the motherboard.
SFF 8842 SAS to SATA
The controller must support both sas or sata drives.