Best bang for your buck sata controller?

[kinktao]

Is the adaptec 1430sa controller the best bang for you buck sata controller out there right now? It's just under a hundred dollars. I'm looking for controllers under 150, and am willing to spend more if there's a better one.

 

I can't seem to find any other talk about another dependable sata controller right now and I'm looking to buy one. I didn't think I'd fill up 8tb... but i did.

 

Thanks for any help!

 

John

[pfp]

Version 4.5.3 added support for the Supermicro AOC-SASLP-MV8 card which despite needing a special cable is probably the best bang for the buck.  I think this can be done for under $150 total and provides 8 ports

[SSD]

You might find it useful to read the release notes on the latest release.

 

http://lime-technology.com/forum/index.php?topic=5496.msg51165#msg51165

 

It talks about the lack of availability of the Adaptec card and the newly supported card that pfp references.

[WeeboTech]

I like the rosewill rc-218

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816132018

 

It is cheaper, It has eSATA and it supports port multipliers.

 

Only 4 if the 6 sata connectors are usable. A jumper switches an internal port to an external one.

 

EDIT: I would agree that the Supermicro AOC-SASLP-MV8 may be the better purchase.

[kinktao]

So I should go with the Supermicro AOC-SASLP-MV8 and upgrade my unraid to the newest version and I won't see any problems?

 

What I'm trying to avoid the most is trouble shooting.

 

My setup involves the supermicro C2SEA motherboard, E5400, 4gb ram.

[kinktao]

Ordered the supermicro after reading the forum and this cable: 3ware .5M Multi-lane Internal (SFF-8087) SATA Breakout Cable, Forward.

 

Thanks everyone.