OWC SAS host controller

[khollister]

Just finished installing one of the OWC mini-SAS 6G host adapters along with a Transintl DX4. I have a couple Crucial M4's mounted in the DX4 connected via a Monoprice internal mini-SAS to SATA cable. Also have a Voyager drive dock connected to the external mini-SAS connector via a mini-SAS to eSATA breakout cable.

This gives me up to 4 internal SATA III SSD connections and 4 eSATA connections. Getting about 225-240 MBs writes and 450-485 MBs reads on the M4's.

I am booting from an OWC SATA II SSD mounted in a drive sled in one of the original internal bays.

Since the SAS card is an 8 lane PCIe card, I am getting 6G speeds with both M4's in operation simultaneously.

Great solution if you are not fixated on booting from a 6G drive. I am using the M4's to stream samples in Kontakt for orchestral work.

Hadn't seen anyone on here report using the OWC SAS card, so I thought I would recommend it.

 

[VirtualRain]

Great stuff... what card exactly are you using? Can you provide a link?

 

[wonderspark]

Maybe this one? That's my guess.

 

[khollister]

Maybe this one? That's my guess.

Correct - that's the one.

I had to pay the $55 for the external mini-SAS to eSATA cable since Monoprice only has internal to SATA cables.

 

[JesterJJZ]

Was also looking at this card but the dual external one for use with LTO5 drive and eSATA fanout.

 

[chatfan]

If you have any practical experience to share on that subject, I would love to hear it. Want to connect a HP StorageWorks LTO-5 Ultrium 3280 to get some tapes to put off site.

Was also looking at this card but the dual external one for use with LTO5 drive and eSATA fanout.