Kit includes only 2 cords SFF-8087 to 4xSATA... Sum is 8. I need 16. What should I do? No way to change the controller. But can buy additional cards or wires if needed. Please advise.
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1Just as a word of warning, Adaptec RAID cards are junk. Return it and get one that won't bite you in the ass - LSI's yet to let me down. – HopelessN00b Dec 30 '14 at 19:08
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Why LSI is better? – Dmitri Dec 31 '14 at 19:14
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1I don't honestly know *why* LSI is better, I just know that everyone I've ever met who's used an Adaptec RAID controller has had it crap out on them, whereas LSI is what both Dell and HP use in their servers. LSI just works, Adpatec just doesn't. – HopelessN00b Dec 31 '14 at 19:46
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Well, anyway thank your for the info. Will try to compare LSI against Adaptec & try to get more reviews from the guys who used them. – Dmitri Jan 02 '15 at 10:31
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The maximum number of direct-attached disk drives is 8. You can use up to 256 with expanders. (pg.32) The topology and options for SAS Expanders is described on pg. 76.
Adaptec Raid Controller - Installation And User's Guide 3/2014
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