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    New HBA Storage Controller > I need some advice: Card / Cables

    in Hardware

    Posted

    two for 70$!? that sounds like paradise  :rolleyes:

    today a M1015 costs ~140€/150€ (used or new - makes no difference).

     

    ths siig cables seems hard to get in europe, therefore i did some research and found an alternative: the supermicro CBL-0388L-01 (ebay.com auction).

    it has four sata ports and a sideband!? and here is my next question:  :unsure:

    i am not sure what the purpose of the sideband is. can i attach four drives with the cable and remain the sideband unused?

    New HBA Storage Controller > I need some advice: Card / Cables

    in Hardware

    Posted

    @ Christopher:

    Thanks so much for the cable-hint! That saves my life  B) Now I have to check where to buy  :P

     

    @ p3x-749:

    Thanks for the explanation. As you mentioned the price for the M1015 has risen, also the other 2008 OEM cards aren't a bargain (anymore).

    For the moment the H220 from HP is back on my shopping list. It has the "newer" 2308 chip and is already flashed as a HBA. I can grab it for ~150€, I think that is the best deal I can make.

     

    By the way, I also checked some LSI firmware readmes:

    9300-8i [3008 chip / HBA]
    9207-8i [2308 chip / HBA]
    9211-8i [2008 chip / HBA]

    > all firmware packages contain an IR and an IT *.bin [as you mentioned].

     

    Then I checked the Intel firmware package [i mentioned]: 

    mst74wpxdaw6.jpg

    > It is named IT/IR firmware, but it only contains one bin. So I think this one should not work as HBA with Intel firmware. But it might be working with a LSI firmware. But I won't risk that  ;)

    New HBA Storage Controller > I need some advice: Card / Cables

    in Hardware

    Posted

    @Christopher: Thanks

     

    And again I am one step closer to my controller  :wub: And sorry, again new questions / remarks:

     

    [1] I just found out, that I definitely need right angled SATA cables, due to the fact that my chassis is too small. I did some research and the only cable I found is one from Adaptec. Does somebody else is aware of a SAS cable with four right angled SATA ports? Or has a different method to solve that "problem"?

     

    [2] The Adaptec cable is a SFF-8643 cable. I did not find a converter from SFF-8087 > SFF-8643. Therefore I have to buy a SFF-8643 controller.

     

    [3] Back to the Intel controller. I just found out that the RS3UC080 has a IT/IR firmware (link to Intel downloads). I think this should work for me. @Christopher: I think this is what you meant, correct?

    New HBA Storage Controller > I need some advice: Card / Cables

    in Hardware

    Posted

    Hi Christopher,

     

    Thanks for your feedback and the explanation  ;)

    The mentioned Intel controllers are RAID controllers, as you described they are not what I am looking for. I need a "simple" HBA.

    I already read a lot about the LSI 2008 chipset. There are a lot of OEMs out there ~> link | Here is also a list of the other OEMs ~> link

    But I am worried that the chipset is too "old". I want to stay with the card for at least 5 years, therefore I was looking for cards with the newer LSI 3008 chipset.

    For the moment the LSI 9300-8i (link) is on top of my wishlist. It can handle 8 disks and has the new chipset generation.

    By the way the HP220 (link) card is a good alternative to the M1015. It has a LSI 2308 chipset (according to the above link) and you can get it for ~150€.

     

    @p3x-749:

    I am currently at 15TB with 5 WD Reds (3TB version).

    The cost per TB is almost the same: A 3 TB WD Red costs ~110€ (37€/TB) a 4 TB WD Red costs 160€ (40€/TB).

    I would get ~90€ per drive if I would sell them. This gap is too big for me and I am pretty sure in six months I am facing the controller problem again  :rolleyes:

     

    But perhaps I am too anxious, due you have "speed problems" with your LSI 2008 cards?

    New HBA Storage Controller > I need some advice: Card / Cables

    in Hardware

    Posted

    I have reached the limit of installable drives: I am pretty sure you know this situation  :D

    My motherboard can handle 6 drives and I installed one SSD and five WD Reds. Due to the fact that my data appetite is still vast, I have to buy me my first storage controller  :wub:

    I already read a lot of threads and reviews and decided to invest my money into a controller with a LSI chipset. By the way, I just need a "simple" storage controller, no RAID or other fancy functions are needed. I am fine in investing some extra money in the newest chipset generation, because I want to use the controller for a lot of years  B)

    So far so good, I am completely new to SAS, HBA, JBOD etc., therefore I need an expert advice. I already figured out two potential storage controllers:

     
    As far as I understood I have to look for a storage controller with JBOD mode, because I do not need the RAID functions and simply want to attach new drives.
    Am I right that [2] is the right decision for my setup? Are there any issues/problems I might face in installing the storage controller? Do I you have to take something into account when I add the new drive into my (lovely) pool?
     
    Thanks so much for your help and patience!

    Any information on this: StableBit FileSafe ?

    in Off-topic

    Posted

    *sigh*. 

    I'll ask. I'd love to, but Alex gets final say on those.

    That said, it's pretty awesome. It really compliments and fixes some of the issues with DrivePool. :) (enough teasers for you? :P)

     

    Almost  B) Do I also get an early-bird-asking-for-it-discount? You can prepare the license for me, I will buy it  B)

    Understanding my long backup time

    in General

    Posted

    The only change is updating DrivePool? If so, what version where you using that was running much faster? And does reinstalling that version help?

     

    Also, could you enable file system logging (gear icon -> troubleshooting -> "enable file system logging") and duplicate the copy. Then use the following link to upload the logs:

    http://wiki.covecube.com/StableBit_DrivePool_2.x_Log_Collection

    I also updated my network drivers. After some time I found out, that the update changed my network settings from 1000mbit to 100mbit.

    I am totally sorry for blaming you  :rolleyes:  :blink:  :ph34r:

     

    After changing this setting, I have no problems anymore.

    Nevertheless thanks so much for your quick feedback and support on that  :wub:

    DrivePool 2.0.0.3xx and FreeFileSync

    in General

    Posted

    I experienced no problems with the 2.0.0.2x builds.

    I noticed the bug since the 2.0.0.3x builds.

    But I cannot tell you the exact build number.

     

    I reproduced the error and send you the log file via the contact formular (it is only 73kb large).

    If you still need input, do not hesitate to contact me.

    DrivePool 2.0.0.3xx and FreeFileSync

    in General

    Posted

    I am having a similar problem with DrivePool 2.0.0.312 BETA.

    I have stored video files on my WHS 2011 server.

    When I want to edit these files from my desktop PC (Win7), VirtualDub (1.7.8) always freezes and has to be terminated via task manager.

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