I am putting together a FreeNAS solution which will use 8 disks. I have a SuperMicro X10SAE motherboard and I am trying to decide the best way (of 3 methods) to attach my disks. My choices are:
1. Use the 8 onboard SATA controllers; My only concern is the onboard SATA ports are attached to 2 different controllers. I don't think FreeNAS cares but I want to get other opinions.
2. I have access to an IBM 6GB Performance Optimized HBA. (IBM part number 46M0912) This card is LSI 2008 based and has two SAS ports. It looks similar to other IBM 2008 based cards (M1015, M5014) but it has NO RAID capability.
3. I have an IBM 5014. I am not sure if there is a way to flash my 5014 in such a way where it can be put in IT mode.
Any suggestions on how to proceed?
Thanks in advance...
1. Use the 8 onboard SATA controllers; My only concern is the onboard SATA ports are attached to 2 different controllers. I don't think FreeNAS cares but I want to get other opinions.
2. I have access to an IBM 6GB Performance Optimized HBA. (IBM part number 46M0912) This card is LSI 2008 based and has two SAS ports. It looks similar to other IBM 2008 based cards (M1015, M5014) but it has NO RAID capability.
3. I have an IBM 5014. I am not sure if there is a way to flash my 5014 in such a way where it can be put in IT mode.
Any suggestions on how to proceed?
Thanks in advance...