SAS Drives & Connection

[deanpelton]

Hi All,

 

I know this is a stupid question, however search and youtube has found me no satisfying answers, so here I am posting.

 

I have just purchases an ex mining SAS drive for Unraid Exos 10tb (around 4k hours, good deal!).

I run a Dell H310, with 7 connected SATA HDD's using standard breakout SAS to SATA cables.

 

I know that I can mix and match with a HBA, and that SAS drives have drop in support for Unraid.

 

Where I am stuck is how to connect and power my new SAS drive. AFAIK there is a different connection on the SAS drive that means it's not a direct connection to the HBA, so whats the best avenue for connecting and powering the SAS drive on my final connection on the HBA.

Do I need an adapter like this. Or am I way off?

[SimonF]

2 hours ago, deanpelton said:

Where I am stuck is how to connect and power my new SAS drive. AFAIK there is a different connection on the SAS drive that means it's not a direct connection to the HBA, so whats the best avenue for connecting and powering the SAS drive on my final connection on the HBA.

Do I need an adapter like this. Or am I way off?

Yes I use these in my system, Which HBA do you have. You will need to install the SAS Spindown plugin, but may not work with your drive.