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Raid card for new media server

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Carisma

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Hi,

I am in the process of converting my old define r4 into a media server using my old PC parts.

I want to run 8 3TB drives but my current motherboard (GIGABYTE GA-Z87-DS3H) only supports six total and one of those will be used for the boot SSD. So I thought it would be a good idea to get a dedicated raid controller and I couldn't figure out what would be best within my price range and requirements.

Requirements:
  • Must have at least 2 SFF-8087 internal connections
  • Under $200
  • I have the following PCI slots to work with: 1 PCI Express 3.0 x16, 3 x PCI Express x1 or 2 x PCI Slots

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
What OS will you be running?

Will you be building a NAS?

If you are building a NAS using FreeNAS the IBM M1015 crossflashed to LSI9211-8i would fit all you criteria.
 
I vote for the 9211-8i's as well, I have several feeding to 40+ drives and they have been flawless.
 
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