Hello Everyone,
I am looking into building a NAS and am looking to have a raid 6 or RaidZ2 setup. I know I would need a Raid Controller card to make that possible but I can not seem to find any recommendations for a good quality one. If you all could advise me on what i should look for. I know the major brands out there are LSI and Adaptec but i just dont know what kind of, nor quality of cards I should be examining. I want to ensure compatibility as well. I am using server grade components and plan on using FreeNAS. I am willing to spend what is necessary on a proper Controller card but would prefer to keep it as inexpensive as possible . My budget for the Controller card is max $900 US but would much prefer something much cheaper.
Parts list as follows:
Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146103
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182830
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117318
RAM:
4 of https://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=W1600EB8GS
Power Supply Unit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151105
Fans to cool the case:
7 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608048
2 Of these top mount http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835146003
HDDs:
8 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5EM1PU0758
Thank you all for your help and advice.
I am looking into building a NAS and am looking to have a raid 6 or RaidZ2 setup. I know I would need a Raid Controller card to make that possible but I can not seem to find any recommendations for a good quality one. If you all could advise me on what i should look for. I know the major brands out there are LSI and Adaptec but i just dont know what kind of, nor quality of cards I should be examining. I want to ensure compatibility as well. I am using server grade components and plan on using FreeNAS. I am willing to spend what is necessary on a proper Controller card but would prefer to keep it as inexpensive as possible . My budget for the Controller card is max $900 US but would much prefer something much cheaper.
Parts list as follows:
Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146103
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182830
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117318
RAM:
4 of https://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=W1600EB8GS
Power Supply Unit:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151105
Fans to cool the case:
7 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608048
2 Of these top mount http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835146003
HDDs:
8 of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5EM1PU0758
Thank you all for your help and advice.
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