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LSI 9200-8e SAS Controller...
LSI 9200-8e SAS Controller...
I used the LSI 9200-8e because I needed a dedicated external SAS controller for my JBOD shelves. It’s not the newest card in the world, but it’s reliable and gets the job done when you need external SAS connectivity for a pile of drives.
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Pros
- +Two external SAS ports (8 external lanes) for JBOD shelves
- +Solid, common HBA that’s well-supported in Linux
- +Good option if you already have one on hand
Cons
- -PCIe Gen2, so it’s not as ideal as a Gen3 HBA in newer platforms
