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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

 

Thanks everyone.