SATA RAID Card Recommendations

[DeaconFrost]

I'm in the process of combining my always-on server and my NAS to a single Windows Server box. I'm looking for a PCI-E RAID card that will handle four SATA drives and offer RAID5 as an option. I have an old HighPoint RocketRAID card, but it is only a 3GBps model.

Any suggestions for an add-in card that won't break the bank?

 

[Master_shake_]

Dell perc h310 in it mode.

Unless you need raid then ir mode

 

[DeaconFrost]

I'm planning to run 3 or 4 drives in RAID5.

 

[Master_shake_]

Is speed a big thing for you?

If so a 9260-4i or an 8i.

With the battery backup.

 

[DeaconFrost]

It isn't my biggest concern. It would be nice to utilize the 6Gbps speed of the drives, but reliability is the primary concern. I had come across the 9260-4i in my searching. Thanks!

 

[DeaconFrost]

Thanks for the recommendation. I just purchased a 9260-4i with SAS cable for $40 on eBay. That should do the trick.

 

[Master_shake_]

Thanks for the recommendation. I just purchased a 9260-4i with SAS cable for $40 on eBay. That should do the trick.

keep some good airflow on that heat sink she gets warm.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Thanks for the tip! As of now, it will be going in a Carbide 240 that should keep it relatively cool.