I'm thinking I might just replace the mobo in the server with one that has the additional PCI-e I need (need 3) and run both SAS Expanders out off the main board and use external SAS a 4port internal/external SAS connector to go to the second case. And also do the two PSU setup for the HDDs.
I have Norco 4220 with an Areca 1880 and HP SAS Expander. I built a HTPC in a Norco 4116 chasis and I am adding a 2nd HP SAS Expander on the HTPC motherboard but connected to the Areca 1880 in the server. Because the raid drives and HP SAS Expander will be powered from the HTPC, what will...
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