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data-medics
 Post subject: Good SAS controller for imaging drives
PostPosted: December 18th, 2013, 19:35 
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Hi guys,

I'm setting up a dedicated RAID recovery computer right now and I'm trying to decide on an SAS controller card. I need one that is stable, supports hotswap, and preferably can handle drives with a few bad sectors. I really don't care about it's RAID functionality as I always use virtual RAID. In fact I'd prefer one that is non-RAID or can simply override most RAID functions and operate drives individually. I just don't have much experience with SAS controllers as the drives rarely fail, but I want to be prepared for that eventuality.

Anyone know of a good one they can recommend?

Thanks,
Jared

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 Post subject: Re: Good SAS controller for imaging drives
PostPosted: December 18th, 2013, 19:37 
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Oh, and I'd prefer at least 8 ports. And support for 4Tb drives. :)

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 Post subject: Re: Good SAS controller for imaging drives
PostPosted: December 18th, 2013, 20:16 
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LSI have been good for me.

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PostPosted: December 19th, 2013, 7:49 
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i second about LSI

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 Post subject: Re: Good SAS controller for imaging drives
PostPosted: December 19th, 2013, 10:19 
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If you are getting a lot of SAS drives, you might want to get a DeepSpar SAS Imager. I use an a adaptec 1405 non RAID SAS adapter for most SAS related activities.

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 Post subject: Re: Good SAS controller for imaging drives
PostPosted: December 19th, 2013, 12:12 
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lcoughey wrote:
I use an a adaptec 1405 non RAID SAS adapter for most SAS related activities.

Me too... "non RAID" are the key words...

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