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I'm using a Dell T710 for Unraid 6.11.5.  This has 8 internal slots for drives and I'm currently using two of those for the Cache drives.  What are my options to move the Cache drives?  I'd like to use all 8 slots for the array to expand my overall storage.

 

I am using a Dell H310 HBA card in IT Mode - with both channels used for the drive cages.  I also have an unused eSata card installed.

 

Use the eSata card for an external enclosure to house the SSD drives (create a new pool, or use Unassigned Drives)?

 

Current Config:

  • Dell T710 II - Two x5690 Xeon CPU’s (12 cores, 3.47 Ghz) 
  • 96GB DDR3 Mulit-bit ECC Ram
  • Dual 1100 watt PS
  • Nvidia Quadro P2000 video card for transcoding (love the T710 for this easy install as opposed to the R710)
  • Dell H310 HBA card – IT Mode
  • (6) Hitachi HUS726060AL5210 6TB SAS Drives (30TB Array)
  • (2) Micron 5100 MTFD - Enterprise 980GB SSD Drives (Cache)
  • Dell / Intel XYT17 / X520-DA2 10GB FH Network Adapter (2 ports) running as bonded, active-backup

 

Thoughts and advice much appreciated.

 

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