Couldn't this be considered a compatibility list that we can trust for OpenSolaris and ZFS? http://www.sun.com/io_technologies/
I've been looking at it for the past few days. I am looking for eSATA support options - more details below. Only 2 devices on the list show support for eSATA, both are PCI-X. One uses Infiniband, one uses an eSATA multiplier cable. I wish PCI Express would get in there. That would open up my options more... I really don't want to be limited only to internal SATA; I want to use these 5 drive eSATA-driven enclosures, like one of the below: http://www.norcotek.com/item_detail.php?categoryid=8&modelno=ds-500 http://fwdepot.com/thestore/product_info.php/products_id/1586 http://fwdepot.com/thestore/product_info.php/products_id/1325 http://fwdepot.com/thestore/product_info.php/products_id/1578 (a 10 drive one [2 eSATA ports used]) This would effectively, if I understand it right, allow for 20 drives per controller card (4 ports x 5 drives apiece) However, I don't think OpenSolaris/Solaris support these unless the Addonics eSATA PCI-X adapter supports them. I have not figured that one out yet. All I know is I want ZFS. This would be for home usage, I want something as small and quiet as possible. Otherwise I would look into getting 3u type drive shelves (which would be noisy, etc.) I have a couple other friends as well all interested in this same idea. Just waiting around for confirmation that these combinations work, or for the hardware support to grow... Anyone have any additional thoughts? I looked at the SATA thread already, didn't help me much though. On 1/18/07, Frank Cusack <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You must have just missed the "What SATA controllers are people using for ZFS?" thread. Not a list, but you can probably find similar components to what was recommended. I would be hestitant myself to use any other SATA card than what was recommended, however motherboard choice is probably fairly wide open.
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