Sphinkx Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Hi I'm more or less satisfied user of unraid since 2011. My config was my old AM2 CPU + Asus motherboard with 6 internal SATA ports I rebuild to an server. 620w power supply.Later I added a Supermicro AOC-SAS2LP-MV8 because not enough SATA ports. At the moment I have 7 disc's running. Parity of 4TB WD Red. Rest is a mix of discs between 1 and 3TB. I have a coolermaster stacker as case. Plenty of room but at the moment I am at 96% of my capacity. System is +/- 8 years old. Because current limitations in capacity and problems with my HD temperature during parity check and when all disc's are spinning I plan to build a new server. Goal is to transfer all my current disc's into the new server and buy an additional HD - Probably the WD Red 4TB. I also have an 3 TB still on the shelve. This will also be added in my server. I am running the last version of unraid. Building a new server and moving all disc's and unraid USB stick to the new server shouldn't be a problem according to posts I've read in this forum. The new setup would be: https://be.pcpartpicker.com/user/Sphinkx/saved/fmct6h Plan is to add the Supermicro AOC-SAS2LP-MV8 card in my new server. According to the Super Micro site they are compatible. I will also buy an Icy Dock Black vortex 4 in 3 hot swap module. By doing that I will be able to put 12 disc's in my case. I don't have plans of using a cache disc and will only use 1 parity. I use my server especially for storage of media (movies, pictures, books). My Kodi mediaplayer picks up the data and I play that on my TV. Any remarks on my list of components? Quote Link to comment
SSD Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 The SuperMicro AOC-SAS2LP-MV8 and other Marvell-based controllers have come under fire here for not being compatible with passthrough VM technology. There are workarounds and many users find they help, but might suggest doing some more homework, and possibly looking at an LSI card if you are buying new. 1 Quote Link to comment
HellDiverUK Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, bjp999 said: The SuperMicro AOC-SAS2LP-MV8 and other Marvell-based controllers have come under fire here for not being compatible with passthrough VM technology. I've NEVER had an issue with the SAS2LP, in multiple machines in unRAID. Yes, other Marvell cards can suck, but had no issues with the Supermicro. 1 Quote Link to comment
CHBMB Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I have, switched to LSI based cards like @bjp999 says. Quote Link to comment
JorgeB Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Most users don't have issues it it, but there are enough with problems to make it not a recommended controller, I also have 2 and never had issues, though they are in servers with vt-d disable. I'd say if you're going to buy new definitely get an LSI, if you already have one use it, most likely you'll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment
Sphinkx Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) Well. I will know when I test this I suppose.. It it doesn't work I can always search for an solution or buy another controller. At my current unraid server I don't have an issue with the controller. But there is only a problem with passthrough VM technology? I don't think I will be using that since I only use my server for data storage. I hardly use dockers/apps. First I wanted to add a basic DeLock SATA controller card. But since I still have the supermicro card I wanted to try this one. https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeLOCK-Controller-SATA-port-Raid/dp/B000RTYKQY/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1493293962&sr=1-1&keywords=DeLOCK+-+4+port+sata+Controller Edited April 27, 2017 by Sphinkx Quote Link to comment
JorgeB Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, Sphinkx said: First I wanted to add a basic DeLock SATA controller card Don't buy that, PCI and SATA1, get one that is PCIe and SATA2 or 3. 1 Quote Link to comment
Sphinkx Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 3 minutes ago, johnnie.black said: Don't buy that, PCI and SATA1, get one that is PCIe and SATA2 or 3. Hmm. Was indeed a wrong one. I thought about this one: http://www.delock.com/produkte/F_322_SATA---eSATA_89395/merkmale.html Quote Link to comment
JorgeB Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 That one is Marvell also, it should work OK as long as don't use virtualization passtrough. Quote Link to comment
HellDiverUK Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 The Marvell issue is odd, I think it depends on the firmware on the controller. I have a PCI-E card that has the same chipset that's soldered to my Supermicro X10SBA - the X10SBA Marvell works perfectly, the PCI-E card doesn't work at all in unRAID. Quote Link to comment
Sphinkx Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 But strange thing is it does work on mine and other users. But I don't use VM.. I suppose the rest of my set-up doesn't raise any problems? https://be.pcpartpicker.com/user/Sphinkx/saved/fmct6h Quote Link to comment
SSD Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 You might look at the LSI SAS9211-8i (That is the 8 port card, there are also 4 port and 16 port versions) I just looked on ebay and there are quite a number for sale in the $60 - $90 price range. 2 Quote Link to comment
TinkerToyTech Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 I picked up 3 LSI SAS9211-8i cards pre-flashed to it mode for about 60 dollars each two weeks ago. Quote Link to comment
tdallen Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 You have a WD Red Pro in partpicker. I've had good luck with the regular WD Reds, not sure you need to go up to the Pro (though it couldn't hurt). Quote Link to comment
Sphinkx Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 58 minutes ago, tdallen said: You have a WD Red Pro in partpicker. I've had good luck with the regular WD Reds, not sure you need to go up to the Pro (though it couldn't hurt). Hmm. Good point. I'm indeed having the regular WD red nas. I'm also in doubt to take a Hgst nas disks. In reviews they often are a bit better. Another doubt is to take a 6 tb drive. But then I have to change parity... Quote Link to comment
SSD Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 3 hours ago, TinkerToyTech said: I picked up 3 LSI SAS9211-8i cards pre-flashed to it mode for about 60 dollars each two weeks ago. Actually LSI SA 9201-8i is an even better option. It is a pure HBA, so patching into IT mode is not necessary. I recently bought the 9201-16i. 1 Quote Link to comment
Sphinkx Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hmm. Why should I buy an extra card if can just adjust my motherboard? The super micro x11ssh-ctf has 8 sata and 8 sas onboard. No fuss with extra cards. It's also cheaper as buying the motherboard and additional controller. https://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/Xeon/C236_C232/X11SSH-CTF.cfm Quote Link to comment
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