New Project, phase one: Theorize.
I want to build a NAS server to store a bunch of data on. Current problem is lack of a computer to accept multiple SATA connections.
This can be solved by an HBE card. Although they tend to be quite expensive (250+). One decent model that isn’t that much is the LSI 9211-8I. This is ideal for future expansion.
A cheaper option is a PCIe multi-SATA connector like this.
Either work, but one is cheaper and the other is more expandable. The 9211-8I uses two SAS ports, which can be expanded indefinetely. SAS supports splitting. SATA can be connected in a 4:1 ratio to SAS connectors with some cheap cables.
I do not have enough drives to make this work right now. For the setup I want it would require 5 or 6 drives. I will get 4-5 drives worth of space as one drive worth of space is dedicated to “parity”, making you able to:
My other option is to use two drives worth of space for partiy. This would only have me 3-4 drives of space, but this system can withstand the failure of two drives.
I currently have 5 computers.
nomodeset
kernel option enabled).None of these have PCIe expansion slots with a case that can handle the new drives.
I think it’s reasonable to say that for hard-drives and low-end tower PCs, I will likely have luck on a place like Kijiji (Canadian Craigslist).
The search continues :)
I’m in for a fun ride…. and a few monnies.