Hey all.... Just wanted to run build specs past you before purchasing. I've heard talk about expanders potentially being an issue for some raid cards. Let me know what you think the setup below and suggest alternatives.
Requirements:
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Requirements:
- Mount Storage to Existing Win 2003 x32 Server (as drive letter pre-login)
- Raid 6 (hot-spare would also be nice)
- Lifespan of 2 years (would like to re-purpose for ZFS afterwards)
- Utilize already purchased Hitachi 3.5" Deskstar 2tb sata3 (7k3000) drives
- 10+ drive capacity
- Would like to keep under $2500, certainly not to exceed $3000
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