petr
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I am trying to simplify my FreeNAS machine builds by separating the storage array from the rest of the system (allowing easier hardware troubleshooting by re-plugging the array to another server etc.). I am also after boxes with internal SAS expander, allowing me to theoretically plug in multiple storage arrays to a single box more easily.
After some research, I have found the following two contenders:
However, I am still not clear re. following questions:
After some research, I have found the following two contenders:
- HP D2600
- Dell MD1000
However, I am still not clear re. following questions:
- Would they even work with FreeNAS? (using cross-flashed M1015)
- Does the maximum per-drive capacity matter when using them as simple SAS expanders? Is my understanding correct the SAS expander is essentially like a network switch for SAS and does not do any processing to the packets?