What's the verdict on the new features of Storage Spaces/pools in R2? I'm using a LSI9260i controller currently to handle a 6TB RAID6 array (WD enterprise disks), and a SSD RAID1 Mirror as a boot disk (8 disks total). I have several small SSD's that I would like to find a use for, so does it make sense to migrate the 6TB RAID6 into a W2K12R2 storage pool and stick in the spare SSD's? I know I can do this of the controller, but it does require an extra license and seems to be very particular about what SSD's can be used.
I've not had any issue with the LSI and I'm a believer that HW always beats software based RAID, so I just want to understand the target market MS are aiming this kind of storage at?
I've not had any issue with the LSI and I'm a believer that HW always beats software based RAID, so I just want to understand the target market MS are aiming this kind of storage at?