LSI MegaRaid SAS 9361-8i 1GB - FH PCIe-x8 12Gbps SAS RAID Controller Compatibility

[PhantomICEMAN]

Hi im contemplating buying the  LSI MegaRaid SAS 9361-8i 1GB - FH PCIe-x8 12Gbps SAS RAID Controller for my new unraid setup however im unsure whether this will work with the software has anyone tried it and what did you have to do to get it to work as ive read that you have reflash these cards otherwise they wont work.

[JorgeB]

That is a MegaRAID controller and not recommended, look for a HBA, like the 9300-8i 

[ChatNoir]

You should start there.

[PhantomICEMAN]

Ive been through a lot of the posts.  For an 8 bay nas would you recommend the above HBA or something else. I purchased this controller from AliExpress:-

 

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005427076687.html

 

but ive been told that it might not be ideal and might be prone to failure . Ideally i want something that is reliable isnt just going to fall over suddenly.

[JorgeB]

6 minutes ago, PhantomICEMAN said:

I purchased this controller from AliExpress:-

That one should be fine for 6 devices.

[PhantomICEMAN]

Is it likely to cause issues if i had two of the drives running from the motherboard along with 6 from this controller  and not from the same the controller. Ive got sata drives btw. Im happy to invest more on more expnsive card i  an altenative is more reliable. Ive read in some case these do fail after a given time.

[JorgeB]

27 minutes ago, PhantomICEMAN said:

Is it likely to cause issues if i had two of the drives running from the motherboard along with 6 from this controller 

Should be fine.