James Nicholas
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- Apr 30, 2017
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Hello,
I currently have a TrueNAS build that has 8x 8TB in a single RAIDZ2 vdev. I have an additional 8x 8TB disks. I am looking to attach those with an external. Because my chassis can not add any further SATA connections, and I have PCI expansion slot options available I am considering this HBA: https://www.newegg.com/lsi-9305-16e-sas/p/N82E16816118247?
I am struggling to find a solid DAS that does not have port multiplier issues, and will work with standard miniSAS connections.
It appears the iX Systems expansion shelf is no longer available from their site. I was looking to just get the ES12 and call it a day. https://www.freenas.org/wp-content/uploads/TrueNAS_Expansion_Shelf_Datasheet_WEB.pdf
I reviewed the STH forum, the TrueNAS forum and Reddit, and the posts I have found on this topic tend towards obscure solutions, questionable custom builds (often using supermicro kits and used ebay components, other non-answers, or hardware that appears no longer available (The ES12 for example).
Background covered, my question in short:
Is there a community consensus on a TrueNAS recommended HBA/miniSAS expansion shelf/ Direct Attached Storage (DAS) that will support between 8-20x 8+TB disks? I am honestly flexible on what I pick up, I just don't want to struggle bus with questionable hardware at this point.
I currently have a TrueNAS build that has 8x 8TB in a single RAIDZ2 vdev. I have an additional 8x 8TB disks. I am looking to attach those with an external. Because my chassis can not add any further SATA connections, and I have PCI expansion slot options available I am considering this HBA: https://www.newegg.com/lsi-9305-16e-sas/p/N82E16816118247?
I am struggling to find a solid DAS that does not have port multiplier issues, and will work with standard miniSAS connections.
It appears the iX Systems expansion shelf is no longer available from their site. I was looking to just get the ES12 and call it a day. https://www.freenas.org/wp-content/uploads/TrueNAS_Expansion_Shelf_Datasheet_WEB.pdf
I reviewed the STH forum, the TrueNAS forum and Reddit, and the posts I have found on this topic tend towards obscure solutions, questionable custom builds (often using supermicro kits and used ebay components, other non-answers, or hardware that appears no longer available (The ES12 for example).
Background covered, my question in short:
Is there a community consensus on a TrueNAS recommended HBA/miniSAS expansion shelf/ Direct Attached Storage (DAS) that will support between 8-20x 8+TB disks? I am honestly flexible on what I pick up, I just don't want to struggle bus with questionable hardware at this point.