Can I use an onboard controller with a MD1200 DAS and Supermicro mobo?

[Francis Augusto Medeiros]

Hi,

I was thinking about using a Dell MD1200 or MD1220 with my freenas, which is on a SuperMicro X11SDV-4C-TP8F mobo.

Can I connect these DAS to my mobo or do I absolutely need an HBA? My plan is to use SATA-only disks.

Best,
Francis

 

[i386]

You need a sas hba, sata controllers can't "talk" to sas expanders.

 

[Francis Augusto Medeiros]

You need a sas hba, sata controllers can't "talk" to sas expanders.

Thanks!