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Supermicro SAS Backplane...
Supermicro SAS Backplane...
For the internal 16-drive add-on, I used simple backplanes that take Molex power and break out to standard connectors. The main thing to remember is that even if the connectors look like SATA, you still need a controller/expander that supports SAS if you’re running SAS disks.
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Pros
- +Simple power and cabling for adding internal drive groups
- +Works with SAS drives when connected to a SAS-capable controller/expander
Cons
- -Cabling can get tight inside a packed 4U chassis
- -Not as clean as a single SFF-8087 output style backplane
