Low priced LSI raid expansion cards

[BigDave]

newegg.com
LSI Internal SATA/SAS 9211-8i


BTEKKAP46 (promo code = 15% off @ checkout)

 

[9C1 Newbee]

$242.99

 

[solarisguy]

I can see that on A*.com the following card (the same chipset) is cheaper
Silverstone Tek Server-Grade HBA 9211-8i Expansion Card with Dual SFF8087 Connectors ECS02

P.S.
I have no relationship with Silverstone other than being a satisfied user of the card
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Reposting after the forum crash.

 

[BigDave]

@solarisguy did you use LSI's firmware to upgrade to phase 20
or did Silverstone support have their own file?

 

[solarisguy]

I have used Avago firmware utility that was very kind to rename my card from being an LSI card to being an Avago card :D Now I can pretend that I have the original :D

P.S.
Silverstone includes a CD-ROM that has no content related to ECS02... I do not remember whether there was anything on Silverstone support site.

 

[BigDave]

I have used Avago firmware utility that was very kind to rename my card from being an LSI card to being an Avago card :D Now I can pretend that I have the original :D

lol

I hope you never have to RMA the card