Hi,
I am in the process of converting my old define r4 into a media server using my old PC parts.
I want to run 8 3TB drives but my current motherboard (GIGABYTE GA-Z87-DS3H) only supports six total and one of those will be used for the boot SSD. So I thought it would be a good idea to get a dedicated raid controller and I couldn't figure out what would be best within my price range and requirements.
Requirements:
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I am in the process of converting my old define r4 into a media server using my old PC parts.
I want to run 8 3TB drives but my current motherboard (GIGABYTE GA-Z87-DS3H) only supports six total and one of those will be used for the boot SSD. So I thought it would be a good idea to get a dedicated raid controller and I couldn't figure out what would be best within my price range and requirements.
Requirements:
- Must have at least 2 SFF-8087 internal connections
- Under $200
- I have the following PCI slots to work with: 1 PCI Express 3.0 x16, 3 x PCI Express x1 or 2 x PCI Slots
Any help would be greatly appreciated!