January 5, 20197 yr Hello, I'm looking to order a new HBA. I actually need 16 ports. So i either buy an 8 port HBA + expander or 16 port HBA. When i go for the expander route, i can leave the sata ports on the motherboard and focus all drives on the HBA. I was thinking on the LSI 9207-8i and intel RES2SV240. The intel being the most recommended. HOWEVER, it is nearly impossible to find? I need a valid VAT invoice, so ebay is no path for me. I'm based in europe, so what are my options? Is the intel discontinued? I see a newer 28 port version is available, but its way more expensive. So anyone know of a place where i can find the intel new ? Or can recommend another option?
January 5, 20197 yr The RES2SV240 is an older SAS2 model and replaced by the newer SAS3 model RES3FV288, though like you found it's very expensive, so the SAS2 model is likely difficult to find outside ebay.
January 5, 20197 yr Author Thx Johnie. Meanwhile i found this Avago SAS 9305-16i that i should be able to acquire. Is this a good option?
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