18 minutes ago, bjp999 said:

 

Johnnie -

 

Notice you routinely recommend the 9211-8i and not the 9201-8i. The latter being a pure HBA with no need for firmware updates.

 

Curious if there is a reason. Is the 9211 superior in some way?

 

I have the 9201 and it works great, and have recommended to several people that have also had a good experience. Just curious.

 

More because of its availability, I usually also mention the SAS2008 chip, 9201 also uses that one.

When I see 9201 I think of the 16i/e versions myself.

That's what I'm seeing - the 16 port. I'm also seeing that i can get 3 SAS2LP's for the same price. I gotta pull the trigger on a 24-bay case at some point soon, so the card might just wait until then!

I like the 16i versions.  I've switched to them in two servers now.  Cuts down on the card count so I can use the PCIe slot freed up for another card like a TV Tuner card.

I have a 9201-16i and a 9201-16e, but don't own the -8i version.

 

But I just looked on eBay and there were 5 SAS9201 -8is under $50. I've never looked and not found some for sale around that price.

4 hours ago, bjp999 said:

I've never looked and not found some for sale around that price.

 

Yes, but don't forget that not everyone lives in the US, they're much harder to find for a decent price in Europe for example.

Edited June 27, 20179 yr by johnnie.black

Ahh. Measures Makes sense. (thanks swype! :))

Any thoughts on those 9201-8is that are listed on eBay as "Seller Refurbished"? Makes me a little nervous...

 

continues the threadjack

Seller refurbished usually means used, but it can also mean repaired, don't have a problem with used, repaired on the other hand would avoid.

16 hours ago, johnnie.black said:

Seller refurbished usually means used, but it can also mean repaired, don't have a problem with used, repaired on the other hand would avoid.

Seems like a reasonable measure of common sense. Thanks!

Relevant thread jack, so I wouldn't be concerned!

 

Borrowed an SAS2LP from a friend and all my problems are resolved. The card was absolutely the problem. Just gotta do a bit of research on the LSI cards now!