How to setup and configure existing Unraid setup with new LSI 9211-8i?


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I'm looking to upgrade my unraid setup by adding a 2TB SSD (Samsung 860 EVO) to use as an Unassigned disk for VMs and I'm looking for some guidance on the best way to configure/use this controller.

 

I’ve maxed out all the data ports on my mobo (5 x HDDs + 2 x m.2 SSDs) thus the need for the new LSI Controller. The one I bought off eBay is supposedly already in IT Mode so hopefully I'm all good there. 

 

My question is around the best way to configure and use this controller:

  1. Should I just install the controller and plug the SSD into it and call it a day?
    1. Are there any pros/cons to connecting directly to the mobo vs the controler?
    2. Assuming the controller has more than enough bandwidth for this but has anyone seen any performance differences between connecting an SSD directly to the motherboard vs the LSI?
  2. Or should I instead move some of my data array spinners to the LSI as they likely don't need the bandwidth?
    1. Would this be as easy as unplugging/plugging them into the LSI?
  3. Something else?

 

Thanks!    

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