IBM M1015 - LSI 9240-8i or LSI 9220-8i?

[engmsf]

When I search on Ebay for the M1015 hba card, I typically get LSI 9240-8i or LSI 9220-8i. What is the difference between the 9220 and 9240, and which one should one be buying?

Thanks!

 

[bigphil]

I'd stay away from any of the LSI branded cards on Ebay. There are soooo many fake ones that you just don't know if you're getting a real one or not. Some people have had luck with them and some haven't...I personally wouldn't chance it...there's no reason to when there are other options. I'd get a Dell Perc H310 instead. They are equivalent to the IBM card and can usually be bought for about $40. I don't think I've seen a fake one of those yet. Easy to crossflash them too.

 

[engmsf]

Hey bigphil, thanks for the advice on the Dell Perc H310. If there are no fake ones, this should make my life much more easier!