New controller for R710 NAS build

[KHIT93]

Hi
So I recently bought a Dell R710 server to replace my old AMD FX based FreeNAS build.
Everything installed fine and the Perc6 controller seemed to be running in IR-mode and drives not assigned to a RAID were just passed to the OS. However when I went to transfer my drives from the old system, I noticed an issue with one of my pools. It was exported from the old system, but I could not import it on the new system.
Some digging around showed me that the drives were only seen as 2TB drives. Digging into the Perc6 specification, I found that the LSI SAS1068 is unable to handle drives bigger than 2TB. Since my drives are 3TB, this will not work.

So I am on the look for a new HBA, preferably a Dell HBA like the H310.
What I am in need of information on is if someone can recommend me a controller capable of handling larger drives. I would however like to have a future proof solution where I could add fx. 6x10TB drives.

Could someone suggest me a HBA that will be able to handle my current requirement for the two 3TB drives and still be future proof to handle 10TB drives.

 

[Johnnie Black]

H200 or H310 flashed to IT will work.

 

[NickF]

H200 or H310 flashed to IT will work.

This is the exact setup I personally have running.
The only caveat with using a Dell R710 for FreeNAS is that you need a controller in IT mode. However, a crossflashed H200 or H310 will NOT work in the HBA slot on the server, because Dell, so you will have to use up one of the other 4 PCIE slots on the riser cards.

Again I have this exact setup.

 

[sakarine]

I replaced the Perc6 integrated with H700 integrated. If you go that route, you have to get new mini-sas to sas cables. Got all for about 80 bucks on ebay. Works like a champ!

 

[NickF]

I don't think the H700 has a proper passthrough for IT mode though.

Edit: you need new SAS cables for 9211 Also