Hi All,

 

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So everyone is aware, to get the most input and advice I have posted this on both TrueNAS Forum and UnRAID Forum.
Links:

TrueNAS Post

UnRaid Post

 

I have recently purchased a NetApp Class 3650 Model 0834 Storage Array and am hoping someone can give me some guidance in relation to a suitable SAS HBA that will work with this storage array.

 

I will be using either TrueNAS, UnRaid or OMV.

The storage array has 12 x 4TB Seagate EXOS SATA drives.

 

From my research I have found:

The storage array has dual (primary and redundancy unit) NetApp Drive Module I/F-4 100120-113 FRU PN 45822-00 Controllers. 
These controllers both have 3 x SF-8088 Ports but I only require 1 x SF-8088 cable for each controller, the other 2 ports are for daisy chaining or attaching multiple HBA Cards to the controllers. 

 

Based on the above I believe my HBA requirements are:
- 2 x SF-8088 ports.
- 6gb/s speed minimum.
- IT Mode capable.
- Capable to handle 4TB drives (x12).
- Reasonably priced (I am based in Australia and have found most external cards quite expensive, for the initial setup I would prefer a rather inexpensive card in case the NetApp Storage Array doesn't work.

 

This is where I have become slightly confused as I have noticed a lot of cards being sold do not state the cable type or much information about the card but names and descriptions like:
"Dell PERC 5/E Dual Channel 8-Port PCI-Express SAS Controller with 256MB Cache E2"
"HP SAS 3801E-HP Dual Port SAS PCI-E 489103-001 488901-001" 
"HP P410 462919-001 SAS RAID Controller Full Profile w/512MB Cache No Battery HPE"

 

My shortlist is:

 

Card Name - Connector Type Confirmed

Dell PERC H200e - Unknown

Dell PERC 5e (M778G) - Unknown 

Dell PERC 6e - Unknown

LSI 9200-8e - SFF-8088

LSI 9286-8e - SFF-8088

 

Thanks in advance!
t0ny84

Edited May 9, 20242 yr by t0ny84
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