[OpenIndiana-discuss] sata hba choice

[Sašo Kiselkov]

On 08/24/2012 05:59 PM, Jason J. W. Williams wrote:
> We use the LSI 9211-8i SAS/SATA controllers with the IT (direct attach)
> firmware. We do have to reflash but it works quite well. We're stuffing 3
> of them into 2U 24 drive (2.5in) Supermicro chasses with the direct attach
> (no SAS expanders) backplane. Been very solid for us.

Why not use the SAS expanders? I've yet to see any problems with them
and it tremendously reduces cable clutter.

Cheers,
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Saso