Ok, so after a recent server fault, I'm in the market for a new primary host. But selecting said host from surplus gear would be a lot easier if I was used a SAS JBOD/Disk shelf, but I'm a bit confused on what I need to do so.
I currently run an LSI 9211-8i. Is there a way to use this card on an external array? If not, what's an easy way to determine which LSI controllers would be bad or good for this?
What about using it with a NetApp DS4246 with OM6 modules? These can be had on ebay for relatively cheap. It would seem that uses QSFP connectors, but QSFP SAS to SFF-8088 seems purpose built for this, what about SFF-8087 (I think that's the internal one)?
Thanks in advance.
I currently run an LSI 9211-8i. Is there a way to use this card on an external array? If not, what's an easy way to determine which LSI controllers would be bad or good for this?
What about using it with a NetApp DS4246 with OM6 modules? These can be had on ebay for relatively cheap. It would seem that uses QSFP connectors, but QSFP SAS to SFF-8088 seems purpose built for this, what about SFF-8087 (I think that's the internal one)?
Thanks in advance.