LSI 2308 with SATA drives

[arboleda]

Can WD Reds (SATA) be connected to an LSI 2308 (SAS2)? This would seem to be a dumb question but I've seen mixing on other components that just involved using the right cables and adapters, etc.

More specifically, I'm wondering if I could plug in WD Red 4TB drives into the 8 ports exposed by the LSI 2308 on the X10SL7-F.

Even if this *is* possible, would I be better off plugging an M1015 into the MB and connecting my drives to it?

Does either approach deal better with SMART data acquisition, etc?

Thanks!

 

[crumbz]

More specifically, I'm wondering if I could plug in WD Red 4TB drives into the 8 ports exposed by the LSI 2308 on the X10SL7-F.

Yes, you can (http://www.lsi.com/products/io-controllers/pages/lsi-sas-2308.aspx).

 

[arboleda]

Thx! So is there any advatage to the M1015 in this MB if I just have 8Sata drivers?

 

[cyberjock]

As long as SMART works fine with your controller(s), none that I can think of.